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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

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Review: Architects get experimental on ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

The British band returns to the metal world, dipping into multiple genres across twelve songs.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer March 13, 2025

Members of Architects were once the godfathers of the modern metalcore scene. The band’s 2016 album “All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us” — an incredibly intense journey through...

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The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City

LS sophomore Vedanshi Jain runs her clothing brand, Asahi Jaipur, with her mother.
Roshan Rao and Sara Sharma March 12, 2025

Vedanshi Jain doesn’t believe she has the gene for fashion. Looking at her Instagram account, you’d never be able to tell — Jain, an LS sophomore who will transfer into the...

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.

When it comes to certain songs, we're grateful earbuds — and the private listening experience they offer — exist. However, these occasionally cringeworthy picks have earned...