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

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All content by Nora Blake
White savior sports movies ignore minorities

White savior sports movies ignore minorities

Nora Blake, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Minorities are often underrepresented in the media and sports films are no exception to this. As demonstrated by "McFarland USA," where a minority track team is motivated to win, only at the hands of a white coach.
Berenice Marlohe (Arielle) and Anton Yelchin (Brian) in Victor Levin’s 5 To 7. Courtesy of Walter Thomson.  An IFC Films release.

Perfect timing in ‘5 to 7’

Nora Blake, Staff Writer April 2, 2015
Victor Levin's new film, "5 to 7" details a love affair that occurs between an aspiring writer and the wife of an influential French diplomat in New York City. Anton Yelchin, the film's male lead, spoke with WSN to discuss the film.

No ‘Hope’ for ‘Queen and Country’

Nora Blake, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
As the sequel for "Hope and Glory," John Boorman's “Queen and Country" proves to be a disappointment.