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How IT Central began a mass alumni email chain.

An email sent from IT Central on April 14 informs alumni of changes to their New School Google accounts beginning Nov. 1. The messages are the result of an announcement made by IT Central about Google services. Photo by Rachel Potter

An accidental email chain formed as a result of one curious alumnus’ ‘reply all’ to an IT Central announcement about the Google Service changes. When Parsons School of…

Blocked from registration: New School students struggle to remove holds on their accounts

Some New School students have struggled to register for fall 2022 classes due to holds on their accounts. Financial, academic and medical holds can prevent students from enrolling in key courses if they are not resolved by the student’s registration date. Illustration by Oz X. Yangas

Financial, academic and medical holds have left some students blocked from registering on time and, in one case, houseless. When Sebastián Guerrero prepared to register for his fall…

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…

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…