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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Arts

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The intersection of music and memory

Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor February 28, 2025

Do you know all 15 of NYU’s music majors?

Do you know all 15 of NYU’s music majors?

Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor February 28, 2025

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Please don’t stop the music: Inside NYC’s thriving DJ scene

Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor February 28, 2025

Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert

Krish Dev, Director of Creative and Digital Strategy February 28, 2025

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Review: 80WSE’s political exhibition leaves viewers asking for more

“Simone Weil: On the Abolition of All Political Parties” hints at Simone Weil’s argument against political factions, but does not adequately demystify the French philosopher.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Located at 80 Washington Square East, a street-level, three-panel-long window gallery displays the face of Simone Weil, a French Resistance philosopher and activist during World...

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WSN predicts the Oscars

Because only NYU students’ voices matter this awards season.
WSN Staff February 28, 2025

After what seemed like an eternity of artifical intelligence controversies, resurfaced racist tweets and Kylie Jenner appearances, the 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday. To honor...

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Review: ‘Automatic’ turns The Lumineers’ sound inside out

Twenty years into their journey, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites have shed their signature folk softness for something strikingly unfiltered.
Sadie Pease, Contributing Writer February 27, 2025

Since the 2012 release of its hit song “Ho Hey,” The Lumineers, has found great success through its signature folk-infused style characterized by raw storytelling and heartfelt...

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Review: ‘The Monkey’ marches to the beat of its own drum

This movie’s killer may be a wind-up toy, but this horror comedy is anything but child’s play.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Osgood Perkins has proven himself a modern horror pioneer. He’s best known for writing and directing “Longlegs,” which received acclaim on social media and quickly became...