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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A portrait of Jordan Plosky with “Beyond N.Y.U.” lettering on top.

Beyond NYU: From rocking out at shows to ramping up creatives

Jordan Plosky started his post-grad career alongside major musical artists and has now created his own crowdfunding business.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor Sep 14, 2023

When Steinhardt alum Jordan Plosky began playing the drums at just 7 years old, he did not know that he would one day pursue his passion onstage alongside pop stars including Miley...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Women’s History Month concert and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 28 to April 3.
The News Desk Mar 27, 2022

NYU’s flagship art gallery reopens  12-5 p.m. at the Grey Art Gallery Free, restricted to the NYU community The Grey Art Gallery, NYU’s art museum, which has been...

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs

The MTV awards returned with energetic performances, the hottest music — and a worm costume.
Candace Patrick, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2021

Making a grand return to a live format, this year’s MTV Video Music Awards celebrated the channel’s 40th anniversary with exciting performances from today’s top artists....

MTV’s Video Music Awards ran on August 30th without an audience. Though a year of many firsts, the 37th VMAs viewership continues to drop despite an increased effort in attempting to make the show interesting and engaging. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

The 2020 VMAs Prove The Traditional Awards Show Model Is Dead

The 2020 MTV VMAs had many firsts, but while it was unorthodox in several ways, nothing can bring the show back to what it used to be.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer Sep 8, 2020

MTV held the 37th annual Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, the first show in the history of the program to be held without an in-person audience due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic....

Heather Vaxer Is Cleaning up the Mess of Movie Production

Heather Vaxer Is Cleaning up the Mess of Movie Production

The Tisch senior created a Green Grant documentary on sustainable film practices — but she believes that sometimes the most sustainable option is being selfish.
Anna de la Rosa, Under the Arch Senior Editor Dec 5, 2019

“Tell me more.” Student producer Heather Vaxer often repeats this phrase during her production meetings, encouraging her crew to dive deeper into dissecting their creative...

Geffen Records released a 25th anniversary editino of Nirvanas live album, “MTV Unplugged In New York” on November 1. (Via Twitter @Nirvana)

Nirvana’s Immortal ‘Unplugged,’ 25 Years On

A quarter-century later, the live album remains the purest distillation of the rock band’s sound.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer Nov 17, 2019

No artist has ever done an “MTV Unplugged” set in one take, except one.  Geffen Records recently released a 25th anniversary edition of the legendary Nirvana live album,...

Members of boy group *NSYNC.

Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams

Unabashedly indulge your bedazzled former self and rock out to these early 2000s hits.
HUMOR: Student Terrified of Presenting Slides 9 to 12 In Group Powerpoint

HUMOR: Student Terrified of Presenting Slides 9 to 12 In Group Powerpoint

Ben Eisenberg, Contributing Writer Jan 25, 2018
There is no feeling quite like the feeling of waiting to present your slides in a group presentation.
You Cant Kill Music Videos

You Can’t Kill Music Videos

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor Apr 6, 2017
Calling music videos dead while projects like Beyonce's "Lemonade" and Taylor Bennett's "Broad Shoulders" is like saying that there are no more trees — it will take a lot more than a few hard years to knock down the art form.
Girl Code Live started on MTV on August 31st.

‘Girl Code’ diminishes its shine when live

Allison Stubblebine, Entertainment Editor Sep 8, 2015
In front of live audiences, "Girl Code Live" brings a very different aura to the normally intimate setting.
Miley Cyrus commodifies black culture, women

Miley Cyrus commodifies black culture, women

Sep 12, 2013
Miley Cyrus uses black culture and feminism as a accessory to her image and career.
via mtv.com

Looking back at ‘Teen Mom’

Sep 11, 2012
Despite frequent criticism, "Teen Mom's" original mothers complete their journey with a dedicated fanbase.

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