Skip to Main Content
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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Amelia Knust
(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Review: ‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ ends on a high note — literally

The highly anticipated movie soundtrack is intensely “thrillifying” and lives up to the 21-year old Broadway bible.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

It should come as no surprise that “Wicked: The Soundtrack” works as well as it does. After all, that's what you get when you combine an Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning actress...

An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.

The case for ‘eternal sunshine’

The official 2025 Grammy Awards nomination list was released Nov. 8, and a certain ponytailed pop star is missing from the awards show’s main categories.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It’s been nearly six years since Ariana Grande publicly criticized the Grammy Awards’ producers on Twitter and declined to perform at the show, claiming they wouldn't let her...

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist

It’s finally feeling like winter is near, and these songs will let you lean into your chilly-weather sensibilities.

Sure, it hit 80 degrees on Halloween. But as we creep into the second half of November, it’s hard to deny that students are breaking out their winter coats and bracing for colder...

A girl dressed in black with a name tag that reads “Sister Barnes.” Behind her is a girl dressed in gray.

Review: ‘Heretic’ neglects the art of subtlety

While the film’s intersection of board games and religion was interesting, it brought exhaustive and over-explained instructions.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers for “Heretic.” This year, I've finally accepted that recent horror films drastically underestimate the intelligence of their...

A woman with short blonde hair with vibrant blue eye makeup looks directly at the camera with a surprised and scared expression.

Review: ‘Smile 2’ gives stage fright a whole new meaning

The new horror franchise finally released its long-awaited sequel with bigger stakes, scares and screams.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Content warning: This review contains discussions of suicide. Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers. In an age where it seems that every horror trope has been done,...

A woman with long dark hair in a dark room leans against a door while a streak of light shines on her.

Review: Charli xcx’s new remix album explores the nuances of fear and fame

With the help of esteemed collaborators, “Brat and it's completely different but also still brat” remains loyal to the original’s motifs and themes while exposing a new level of vulnerability.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This year, it seems as though all of the prominent names in pop have released albums — Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, to name a few. But it was entirely...

Two singers on stage, one on their knee while the other puts their foot on their leg. In the background, a large jumbotron shows a close-up of the two.

Review: The Sweat Tour turns Madison Square Garden into New York City’s hottest club

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan took the stage with star-studded guests, impeccable stage design and “Club Classics” that kept the room moving all night long.
Amelia Knust, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

A sea of bright green flooded the streets of New York City on Sept. 23, marking Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. To the two artists’ devoted...

A man and woman look at each other lovingly. In the background is a blurred Eiffel Tower.

Review: After 4 seasons, maybe Paris isn’t what Emily needs

“Emily in Paris” delivers minimal substance but mindless fun in its fourth season.
Amelia Knust, Contributing Writer September 19, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers for "Emily in Paris."  “Emily in Paris” isn't the type of show you watch for complex writing, high-stakes plotlines or even well-developed...