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The New School hosts first in-person block party in three years

Gnarls shows their New School spirit with a festive “dab.” The Block Party was virtual last year, but this year the in-person event featured games and free food. Lilly Gorman

Spanning W. 12th Street in front of the Lang building, students gathered for free food, music, crafts and carnival festivities at the 25th Annual Block Party on May…

Albums to look out for this year

Music is an important part of many people's everyday lives, and is the universal language of the world, so when new music is produced we’re here to report it. Here we list some highly-anticipated upcoming and newly released albums of 2022. Illustration by Ethan Sim

Don’t miss these eight albums set to be released through 2022. Kehlani, “Blue Water Road” — April 29 Kehlani is one of Oakland, California’s pride and joys. Their…

George Clinton debuts ‘Light Years’ art installation at NeueHouse Madison Square, on display through June 17

George Clinton celebrated the debut of his artwork in New York City with a conversation and performance at NeueHouse Madison Square on Tuesday. Select works by the Godfather of Funk are on display at the gallery through June 17. Photo by Christian Richey

The Godfather of Funk held a performance and conversation at NeueHouse on May 17 to celebrate the unveiling of his art in NYC. George Clinton, the Godfather of…

‘Harry’s House’: Crossing the bridge of growing pains

On the cover of his third album, Harry Styles stands in an upside down living room, staring in wonderment at the light on the floor. New School Free Press reporter reviews “Harry’s House,” released today. Image courtesy of Harry Styles. Photo illustration by Layna Williams

We live in a world unfamiliar from the last time Harry Styles released an album. His second album “Fine Line” was released in December 2019, a few months…

I am in love with ‘Heartstopper,’ and you should be too

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring — played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke — from Netflix’s new queer series Heartstopper kiss against a gray background in black and white. New School Free Press reporter Simone Carrillo strongly recommends the new teen romance. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Illustration by Chelsea Sarabia

A series sure to make your heart stop. I will admit I am a romance addict. Give me a cheesy rom-com or a trashy romance novel and I…

The New School hosts its first prom

The New School mascot Gnarls Narwhal sits on a vintage record-turned-decades clock. The university hosted its first prom on April 30. Image courtesy of The Student Activities Board

A night filled with dancing, sushi, decades, decor and, of course, the university’s favorite mascot, Gnarls. The New School Student Activities Board hosted its first prom last month…