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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Review: ‘Famesick’ is not your average celebrity memoir

There are no pages left unturned in Lena Dunham’s new book, which details her rise to fame and struggles with chronic illness.
Skylar Boilard, Arts Editor April 30, 2026

As a 20-year-old girl living in New York City with an affection for the HBO show “Girls” and 2013 twee culture, I obviously rushed to pick up Lena Dunham’s new memoir “Famesick.” The...

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Q&A: NYU writing professor on millennial growing pains in new bestseller

Grant Ginder spoke with WSN about the personal and cultural inspirations behind “So Old, So Young,” which released last month.
Rhea Kohli, Fine Arts Editor March 5, 2026

For many college students, graduation signals the beginning of a future filled with unanswered questions and the fear of the unknown becoming harder to ignore. Grant Ginder, a...