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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Arts

Institutional racism drives the plot of ‘The Wire’

Anthony Schwab, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
The Wire accurately depicts how institutions promote racism and remains relevant today.

Are race jokes funny?

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
Sitcoms exploit race as sole punchline.

Marvel’s diversity revolution

Carter Glace, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
Marvel takes steps towards a more diverse cast of characters.

Copeland: The changing face of the ballerina

Katrine Pirtskhalava, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
Ballet embraces principle dancers of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Whitewashing and color-blind casting on Broadway

Nishad More, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
Colorblind casting in Broadway gives old shows new dimensions, as evidenced in the diverse cast of "Hamilton" and "Cloud Nine." Looking past skin color when casting does not take away from the show's logic, and instead creates shows based on pure talent.

Women of color ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film

Aliya Ikhumen, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
"Straight Outta Compton" is an important film about police brutality and racism, but fails to recognize women of color.
On October 16th, 2015, Beach House released their new album Thank Your Lucky Stars.

Beach House strikes twice in one year

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
Indie dream pop band Beach House released their second album of this year, "Thank Your Lucky Stars," which showed the band's change in tone from dream to earth.

The rise and fall with Iggy Azalea

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
Iggy Azalea's fall from grace is a result of her ignorance and questionable history with the black community.

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.

Call me Elba, Idris Elba

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
Idris Elba is the rightful choice to be the next James Bond.

Oscars, Emmys get no awards for diversity

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2015
Despite the most diverse group of Emmy nominees in history, awards shows still fail to recognize people of color.

Music loves blackness, but not black people

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor Oct 22, 2015
The black experience has been appropriated to the point of silencing black voices.

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