The New School Free Press

Wednesday, Oct 2nd, 2024 is the last day to be on staff at the Free Press this semester. If you’re unable to join us this time around, stay tuned for our staff applications at the start of the Spring 2025 semester!

Read GetLit’s December open-call selection “Is This How Democracy is Lost?” by Tanya Tilokani. Tanya (she/her) is a second-year literary studies major. She likes to write about politics and identity. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/12/12/get…

Read GetLit’s December open-call selection “A Little World of Our Own” by Manoela Torres. Manoela Torres (she/her) is a Brazilian writer and translator. She is currently a first-year fiction student in the creative writing MFA program. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/12/12/get…

Welcome to Nighthawks — a biweekly series where writer Sam Brule travels to noteworthy nightlife epicenters across New York City. Tonight, we’re at the West Park Presbyterian Church in the Upper West Side to find a reason to celebrate. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/12/11/nig…

Our latest article delves into the absurdity of a $6.2 million banana and the divisive nature of modern art. Read now to explore the world’s most talked about banana. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/26/ban…

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Fall 2024 Lang Dance Production blended collaboration and experimentation on stage. The performance showcased works from guest choreographer Quilian “Cue” Arnold, Lang faculty Rebecca Stenn, and a student-created piece. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/26/fal…

The New Gallery, named after The New School, will host its debut in the University Center Event Cafe onThursday, Dec. 5. It is a student exhibition project pioneered by students and to include art from students across The New School’s colleges. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/24/int…

“Everybody”, a Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts production, asks its audience: when you die, what do you take with you? search.app/m1bLBQMckoj8gb…

The University Student Senate hosted their second meeting with Joel Towers, The New School’s president, last Friday. Despite USS members stating that these discussions can be helpful, many want to see more from Towers once the discussion ends. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/23/uss…

One gown, 250 hours. Beneath the neoclassical arches of Columbia University’s Low Library, first-year Parsons fashion design student Enkhjin Batbold shined in the spotlight at Silk: First Light. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/21/how…

Enjoy GetLit’s November themed call selection “Rugs and Revelations” by Aadvika Gupta. Aadvika (she/her) is a third-year student, pursuing a dual degree in Journalism + Design and politics. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/21/get…

Welcome to Nighthawks — a biweekly series where writer Sam Brule travels to noteworthy nightlife epicenters across New York City. Tonight, I'm at the Kings Theatre in Flatbush to see Cory Wong bring back the past. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/20/nig…

On Friday, Nov. 15, Webster Hall hosted a benefit concert in memory of Payne’s passing, titled A Night for Liam. A portion of proceeds from the tribute concert will benefit SAFE Project, a charity hoping to overcome the addiction epidemic. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/20/at-…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) is showcasing the works of Paul Rudolph in a temporary exhibition until Mar 16 2025. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/20/the…

Saying the weather in NYC is unpredictable would be an understatement. In the morning, you’ll experience a cold breeze, and by the afternoon, you’re ready to go to the beach. But don’t worry, Concrete Jungle has all the weather tips to help you out! newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/16/con…

THIS IS NOT A WAR STORY — a film written and directed by New School professor of screen studies Talia Lugacy — is a provocative challenge to the all-too-glorified American war narrative. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/14/vet…

Read GetLit’s November open-call selection “He Who Has Taken Food” by Jessica Hakim. Jessica (she/her) is a fourth-year literary studies major at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, who enjoys writing comedy, plays, and poetry. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/14/get…

What to do when someone you love won’t stop doing something that makes you uncomfortable? If you feel it’s posing a risk to their health? newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/12/lov…

The Earth Chxrch, a radical environmental activism group, recently announced the closure of their East Village storefront. Students reflect on the importance of community and performance in the group’s push for environmental and consumer awareness. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/12/stu…

The New School University Student Senate announced yesterday that they will lift their temporary funding halt, and show support to the Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility’s (ACIR) proposal for divestment from military industry companies. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/12/uss…

Kelly Marcel’s Venom: The Last Dance may be marketed as the finale for the Venom trilogy, but the overwhelming number of side plots and underdeveloped villains make it difficult for the film to tie everything up in a nice, pretty bow. newschoolfreepress.com/2024/11/11/ven…