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

Washington Square News

Arts

Freeheld is a 2015 American drama film directed by Peter Sollett, NYU alumni.

NYU alum Peter Sollett talks ‘Freeheld’

Dejarelle Gaines, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
WSN spoke with "Freeheld" director Peter Sollett about the film, his time at Tisch and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist."
Steinhardts production of “Grand Hotel”, follows the eccentric characters of a luxurious Berlin hotel during a weekend in 1928.

‘Grand Hotel’ showcases student actors

Laura Casado, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Eccentric characters meet an opulent Berlin hotel in 1928 for a weekend of soul-searching in Steinhardt's production of "Grand Hotel the Musical."
News from Lake Wobegon is an offshoot of NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion.

Staff Recommendations: Podcasts

WSN Staff October 2, 2015
Podcasts are an alternative way to get the news, learn about grammar or catch up on fictional towns in Night Vale. Listen to these staff-recommended podcasts on your next walk to class.
Cannibals gorge themselves in ‘Gravy’

Cannibals gorge themselves in ‘Gravy’

Ramsee Chand, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
Cannibals manipulate and feast on human mind and flesh in the humorous psycho-horror film "Gravy."
Ryan Adams covers 1989, showcases emotional lyrics

Ryan Adams covers ‘1989’, showcases emotional lyrics

Carter Shelter, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
Album covers usually fall flat of the original, but Ryan Adams recharges Taylor Swift's "1989" with a stripped-down version of the album.
Zedd talks True Colors with WSN

Zedd talks ‘True Colors’ with WSN

Christina Hong, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Musician Zedd discusses his latest album "True Colors." Catch him at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Oct. 2.
“Labyrinth of Lies” stars Alexander Fehling as Johann Radmann.

‘Labyrinth of Lies’ portrays Holocaust as melodramatic

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer September 29, 2015
"Labyrinth of Lies" follows a young prosecutor in post-WWII Germany as he tries to exact justice upon former Nazis who live without consequences.
Moore and Page defend gay rights in ‘Freeheld’

Moore and Page defend gay rights in ‘Freeheld’

Dejarelle Gaines, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Based on real events, Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) is a dying police officer who wishes to leave her pension to her life partner Stacie Andree (Ellen Page) until the New Jersey board of freeholders denies the couple's request.
The Power of Pictures: Early Soviet Photography, Early Soviet Film at The Jewish Museum is on view from September 25, 2015 to February 14, 2016.

Staging happiness in Soviet art at the Jewish Museum

Daria Butler, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Soviet photographers played a large role in documenting the radically changing political environment of the early 20th century. The Jewish Museum shares these photos in the multimedia gallery, "The Power of Pictures."
“The Creeping Garden”  shows the world of plasmodial slime mould through time-lapse photography.

Explore beauty of slime mold in ‘The Creeping Garden’

Selin Alexandra Gureralp, Contributing writer September 28, 2015
Explore the creeping world of slime mold in the beautifully scientific documentary "Creeping Gardens."
Playing at Terminal 5 this past Wednesday, Years & Years continued their North American tour of their debut album, “Communion.”

Years & Years shines at Terminal 5 concert

Christina Hong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Hailing from the UK, electropop band Years & Years showed off their peppy and diverse sound at Terminal 5.
“Music Complete” is New Order’s first album after a decade of radio silence

New Order breaks 10-year silence with ‘Music Complete’

Adil Akbar, Contributing writer September 28, 2015
After a decade, New Order brings a new sound to the band with their latest album, "Music Complete."