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Alex Lifeson’s Envy of None release self-titled debut album on Kscope Music

Alex Lifeson, Alfio Annibalini, Andy Curran and Maiah Wynne (left to right) are Envy of None. The group, which features the former Rush guitarist, released their debut album today via Kscope Music. Photo by Richard Sibbald, courtesy of Kscope Music

Industrial rockers Envy of None released their self-titled debut album via Kscope Music this morning. The group features Alex Lifeson, best known as guitar player and co-founder of…

Among ducks and mailbox keys: Where I find myself in Central Park

New York City is ceaseless and beats at all hours. When I dream of something sacred to drown out the sensations, I go to the Central Park Reservoir…

Cornel West kicks off series of in-person speaker events at The New School

Philosopher Cornel West sits on the stage as he speaks to a full room at The New School’s 12th Street auditorium on March 24, 2022. The crowd couldn’t contain their thrill, clapping and celebrating West’s visit. Photo by Martin Seck

The American icon and philosopher spoke to a packed audience of visitors and students on March 24. The atmosphere inside the 12th Street Auditorium at The New School…

New School: Inside the Wardrobe

Leah Shear, a second-year studying arts with a context concentration in visual studies and Journalism + Design at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, highlights some of her favorite articles of clothing in her Manhattan apartment. Between pink and feeling like a fairy, Shear explores personal expression through her closet. Photos and collage by Lilly Gorman

On March 7, The New School Free Press sat down with Leah Shear, a second-year studying arts with a context concentration in visual studies and Journalism + Design…

The Gramercy Theatre hosts a Taylor Swift DJ party

A Taylor Swift DJ set was played at Gramercy Theater on March 4 for ages 16 and up. The themed dance party was put together by the company If You Know It Sing It, who holds multiple kinds of themed events. Illustration by Lilly Gorman

New York City’s Biggest Swifties gather for a concert-like experience. The Gramercy Theatre hosted a sold-out “Look What You Made Me Do – The Taylor Swift DJ Night”…

Texas judge blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s anti-trans directive

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive that would investigate families that provide their children gender-affirming care as “child abuse” in February. Judge Amy Clark Meachum blocked the investigations on March 11, calling Abbott’s actions unconstitutional. Illustration by Summer Safi

Gender-affirming care cannot lawfully be considered ‘child abuse’ according to ruling early this month. On Feb. 22, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Family and…