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

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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

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Lorraine Olaya, Deputy Managing Editor September 19, 2022

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“Pain and Glory” centers on a director who is struggling to write any new work after his mother’s death. (Via Manolo Pavón)

‘Pain and Glory’ Is a Visually Stunning Film About Art’s Creation

Pain and Glory is a beautiful and moving meditation on the emotional toll that comes with being an artist.
Alyssa Craig, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

“Pain and Glory,” Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film, is one of his more autobiographical works. It centers on director Sebastian Mallo (Antonio Banderas), who is struggling...

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‘Elite’ Season Two Explores the Secret Lives of Spanish Prep School Students With New Twist

"Elite’s" eagerly anticipated second season is a suspenseful and shocking teen drama that reverses audience expectations. In the fictional Las Encinas High School, everyone is hiding something.
Alyssa Craig, Contributing Writer September 20, 2019

The cliffhanger in the season one finale of “Elite” left fans with many questions. Namely, how will a show that spent the whole season building up to a murder retain the same...

Bubble tea ice cream from Bar Pa Tea, located on

Photo: Early 2000s Brands to Wear Today

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

Bubble tea ice cream from Bar Pa Tea, located on

Bubble tea ice cream from Bar Pa Tea, located on 85 Kenmare St.

Photo: Bar Pa Tea Bubbling with Flavor

November 27, 2017

Bubble tea ice cream from Bar Pa Tea, located on 85 Kenmare St.

The upper east side isn’t just fancy apartments. It is also the home to the Met Breuer and candy store The Sweet Shop.

Photo: Up(per East) On Your List To Visit

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

The upper east side isn’t just fancy apartments. It is also the home to the Met Breuer and candy store The Sweet Shop.

No matter where you come from, homesickness is bound to hit you at some point after moving to New York.

Photo: A Home Away From Home

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 13, 2017

No matter where you come from, homesickness is bound to hit you at some point after moving to New York.

18 Below is a new dining hall underneath Torch Club with fancy features such as a flavored water station.

Photo: 18 Below Falls Short in Authenticity

September 11, 2017

18 Below is a new dining hall underneath Torch Club with fancy features such as a flavored water station.