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

Washington Square News

Karina Rower

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor

Karina Rower is a sophomore studying magazine journalism and computer science at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She loves oversharing to her Notes app, going on walks in the West Village and drinking obscene amounts of caffeine. You can find her on Instagram @karinar0wer and also on Letterboxd @karinarower.

All content by Karina Rower
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Books beyond Bobst: A fantasy with magical creatures, two stream-of-consciousness novels and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Skylar Boilard, Alexa Donovan, Leo Field and Karina Rower October 20, 2025

“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune If you were sucked into the magical worlds of “The Land of Stories” and “Harry Potter” books as a kid, then...

A pink and black illustration of two people sitting on a couch.

Off the Radar: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ reimagines gender dysphoria

Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “I Saw the TV Glow” is available to stream on Max.
Karina Rower, Under The Arch Editor November 7, 2024

In a time of rampant rainbow capitalism, “I Saw the TV Glow” is a welcome reprieve from cliched coming out stories. Horror filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun creates a fantastical world...

In the background is the Letterboxd website window, which shows three films in the “Popular Films This Week” category: “Dune: Part Two” “La La Land,” and “Spirited Away.” To the lower right, there is a phone screen showing the overview for the film “The First Omen.”

Inside the Boxd: ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ and more

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

With roughly 10 million site-wide users in 2023, including the likes of NYU alumni Martin Scorsese and Ayo Edebiri, Letterboxd has become the premier social media platform for...

A man in a blue sweatshirt and a baseball cap with a bee on it is reading a newspaper. Behind him are shelves with magazines and a stand surrounded by candy with a register on it.

Print is not dead: 5 local magazine shops to support

Explore the wide variety of magazine literature beyond the grocery store checkout line selections with these Manhattan small businesses.
Karina Rower, Contributing Writer November 20, 2023

Whether you opt for the newest edition of Vogue, or are seeking interior design inspiration from Architectural Digest, magazines can provide a niche and concise source of information,...

A somber-looking man with graying hair in an orange shirt leans his face against the back of a taller man, who is wrapped in a towel.

NYFF 61 Review: ‘Strange Way of Life’ is Almodóvar’s spin on the Wild West

A new queer Western romance starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, “Strange Way of Life” made its triumphant North American premiere at NYFF, and it is now showing in select theaters in New York City.
Karina Rower, Contributing Writer October 4, 2023

Eighteen years after “Brokeback Mountain” was released, famed director Pedro Almodóvar’s new short film “Strange Way of Life” gives fans of the modern Western...