Mareike Nebel, Author at The New School Free Press

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)*…

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…

New School: Inside the Wardrobe

Parsons School of Design second-year Leilt Demissie highlights her favorite pieces from her closet on Thursday. Demissie uses clothes as a form of personal expression to best show off her individualized style. Photos by Lilly Gorman

Looking into someone’s closet is like getting a guided tour of someone’s life. Clothes show us not only the personal style of the individual, but also their experience…