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Iya Wakil
Iya Wakil is an Arts & Culture Staff Writer at The Barnard Bulletin. She is a first-year at Barnard.


Inside the Athena Film Festival: A review of the opening night showcase of Renée Elise Goldsberry’s ‘Satisfied’ short film
Renee Elise Goldsberry’s “Satisfied” screened at Barnard College’s 15th Athena Film Festival on March 6. This documentary discusses the Tony Award winner’s balance between her role of Angelica Schuyler in Broadway’s beloved “Hamilton” and womanhood.
Iya Wakil
2 days ago


“Layali Al Zaman”: CU Turath’s annual Arab gala review
The annual fall gala, hosted by Columbia University’s Arab Student Association Turath, meaning “artifact” in Arabic, was a night filled...
Iya Wakil
Jan 8


Don Toliver’s “Hardstone Psycho” tour in Brooklyn: A comprehensive review
Don Toliver’s long-anticipated “Hardstone Psycho” tour took place in Brooklyn, where Toliver performed to a packed Barclays Stadium...
Iya Wakil
Jan 8


Columbia’s Night Market 2024: A celebration of culture through food, dance, artistry, and unity
Columbia University’s Chinese Student Association hosted its most anticipated event of the year, inviting an array of primarily Asian...
Iya Wakil
Nov 1, 2024


An exploration of harmonious balance between two identities: Sid Sriram at Blue Note Jazz Club
As Sriram paves the path between his Indian and American identities through Carnatic and Jazz fusion, he has created a musical legacy for...
Iya Wakil
Oct 14, 2024
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