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The year is 2012

“Spring Breakers” is a 2012 film directed by Harmony Korine, which features Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson. 10 years after its release, it is still shocking and surprising audiences, in some ways better than others. Illustration by Katie Pruden

To mark the end of this year’s spring break a few weeks ago, New School Free Press audio editor Katie Pruden revisits “Spring Breakers” to see where it…

An old woman’s desire to be railed: How American slasher ‘X’ defines old age, sex and modern horror

New School Free Press reporters Simone Carrillo and Mareike Nebel spin a twist on the ‘X’ film poster and tagline, posing as the characters Maxine Minx and Lorriane. Photos by Lilly Gorman. Graphic by Mareike Nebel

With a tagline like “Dying To Show You a Good Time,” Ti West’s “X” was bound to be a gem in the erotic thriller genre. *SLIGHT-SPOILERS AHEAD (SORRY)*…

King Pleasure: Over 200 never-before-seen and rarely shown works at the Basquiat exhibit

An untitled portrait painting is featured in the “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” exhibit. The exhibit is open to the public through early September. Photo by Tyler Slaugh

The artist’s family’s personal art collection is up for display for the first time ever. In the heart of Chelsea, at the NYC Landmark Starrett-Lehigh Building, over 200…

Lizzy McAlpine’s love can kill you in just five seconds flat

Lizzy McAlpine released her second album “Five Seconds Flat” on all major streaming platforms on April 8. The indie singer expands her sound further in her new album. Collage by Caroline McKenzie

Lizzy McAlpine releases her second album titled ‘Five Seconds Flat.’ Budding artist Lizzy McAlpine released her sophomore album titled “Five Seconds Flat” on April 8 and it did…

Fashion on Fifth: Dogs of NYC

New York City’s Fifth Avenue is a place for owners to show off their stylish dogs. These dogs emulate NYC spring fashion. Photos by Tamara Kormornick. Illustration by Mili Patel

The New School Free Press looks at the street style of New York’s chicest dogs this spring. In New York City, the crosswalk is your runway. From the…

Free Press Free Write: A night with Mike Love’s Beach Boys

Mike Love’s Beach Boys took to the stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. The group performed a set jam-packed with classics and hits. Photo by Johnny Knollwood

I stopped by the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ on April 4 to catch Love and his version of the namesake group, and left feeling excited,…