New School: Arts & Culture

Part 2

CRIMINAL HAIR by WNSR contributors

In recent years, drag culture has become widely recognized in the mainstream culture, being featured everywhere from television to makeup ad campaigns. The evolution of this wide appeal is explored as a once queer subculture emerges into more publicized conversations.

After hearing from friends and coworkers about their not-so-great experiences with birth control, Logan Mahan starts to look deeper into an issue that is not often discussed- the side effects of birth control. She speaks with her two friends, Joan Kuneck and Deanna Devenney about some of the severe side effects they experienced while taking birth control. She also talks with Doctor Patricia Hume a...

It's 2019, and women have made their mark by setting foot onto the streets and being able to express themselves through forms of fashion. Produced by Sarah Santos

This feature, titled "Culturally Estranged", produced by Isabelle Demeunynck takes a closer look at the term TCK, or Third Culture Kid by asking individuals who grew up across a total of 17 countries what it means to be a TCK, the difficulties they face and how they define home.

For hundred of years ballet has always maintained strict gender roles, down to the very shoes the ballerinas wear. Now, this generation of dancers influenced by social movements have begun to challenge those assumptions. The struggle between traditionalism versus innovation, and the idea of creating new spaces in the ballet world is the point of tension investigated in this short radio documentary...

Algorave by WNSR contributors

Stefy Causey is a mental health professional who works with children and parents with undocumented immigrants with HIV/AIDS. Produced by Adrian Eng

An interview with two of The New School's PHAs, Omar Abreu (@omarabreu92) and Jaye Elizabeth Johnson (@jayeliz) on self-care, mental health, and mental wellness. Produced by Kaylin

Witches have long been thought to be evil and have mystical powers, beyond what is “natural” and “normal”. But today there are many recognized religious practices that consider themselves witches. We explore the modern day witch and how culture towards witches has changed since its inception in early Europe.

This is an exploration into why people thrift, the culture surrounding it and the environmental benefits of thrift. Produced by Lauren Diaz

WNSR reporter Nihira Ram had the opportunity to audit a 'Radical Addition' class. Taught by Ulrich Lehmann, this course aims to bring together radical theory and artistic practice by fusing otherwise unrelated objects through student creativity which centers user/audience experience. Students presented their work, sometimes explaining; but other times choosing to let the work speak for itself.

The Bodega by WNSR contributors

The relationship between the 2nd amendment and gun control is a contentious debate in American politics and life. This documentary explores the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) which many critics say allows gun sellers and manufacturers to evade liability when their products are used in mass shootings. The gun lobby supports the passage of this act while gun controls activists fie...

Going through a depression when I was younger, really showed me how influential music and other forms of art can be during the recovery period. My experience sparked an interest in the practice of art therapy and lead me on a discovery to learn more about the process. In doing this, I sat down with certified creative arts therapist and former New School resident art therapist, Kate McIntosh, to ga...

Social media and pop culture influences have launched witch culture into the mainstream. The popularity of witchcraft is naturally linked with the feminist movement and even clothing stores have started to brand themselves with this idea in mind. This rise of witch popularity allowed the New York witchcraft scene to gain more visibility than ever before. Ambient sounds provided by:ZapSplat Photo P...

Since 1999, Mannes has presented a year-long music festival every year. Each festival includes more than 20 events performed by the school's gifted young student artists, distinguished faculty members, and renowned guests, at prestigious New York City concert venues and cultural institutions. The festivals are an outstanding component of the total Mannes program. This concert was curated by Yuri K...

A cover of the song "No Surprises" by Radiohead by local band Future Starts Slow. Producer: Isabel Naturman Song: "No Surprises" by Radiohead Photo Credit: Future Starts Slow Band

Eyal Vilner and his big Band performing at The Museum on Eldridge Street, Dec. 4th 2016

Dazed_and_Abuzed is an anonymous digital artist, using Instagram as their platform for posting their hypnotizing blends of stock photos, celebrity instagrams and classical art pieces. by Julia Purcell

Growing up in Southern California near beaches and busy freeways meant that there were hardly any quiet moments for Sonia Barrientos.

A live recording of a typical night at Lucky Cheng's drag show and Chinese restaurant; typical for Lucky Cheng's, but crazy anywhere else.

Artists at The New School have found difficulty balancing their artistic work with their academic lives. Here, we speak with some artists about how the university has helped their artistic ventures, and how it may improve.

"Sounds Like a Part of It" Foregrounding of sound, juxtaposing love and hate, dissolving shrewdness. (Frank Sinatra- New York New York)