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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

All content by Ash Ryoo
Asian Artists Should Be Free to Tell Their Stories

Asian Artists Should Be Free to Tell Their Stories

Asian musical theater artists have compelling stories to tell, and the demographic of theater-goers shouldn’t stop them.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist December 3, 2018
Asian musical theater artists have compelling stories to tell, and the demographic of theater-goers shouldn’t stop them.
An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist November 25, 2018
Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough

Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough

Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist November 9, 2018
Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.
Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette

Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette

Ash Ryoo, Columnist October 11, 2018
We often tend to assume that all those who identify with one ethnicity share similar cultures and experiences. But this assumption can be harmful and limit artists' ability to freely express who they are.
What Entertainment Asks of Artists of Color — And How We Say No

What Entertainment Asks of Artists of Color — And How We Say No

To make it in the world of entertainment, artists of color are forced to play caricatures of themselves. How do we stop this?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist September 28, 2018
To make it in the world of entertainment, artists of color are forced to play caricatures of themselves. How do we stop this?
Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Microaggressions plague racial minorities, and the arts are no exception. But how can we address them?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist September 12, 2018
Microaggressions plague racial minorities, even in the arts. But how can we address them?