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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

The #MeToo movement has brought the actions of many prominent figures in the film industry to light since 2017, but the problems they created are far from solved. Some of Hollywood’s big names like Polanski, Allen, and Weinstein, who have been exposed for their acts of sexual assault, are still praised for their work. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Dear Roman Polanski, Woody Allen and Harvey Weinstein: You Are Not The Victim

The #MeToo movement has made great strides since its peak in 2017, but the injustices that it spoke out against and those that profit from it are far from disappearing.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer April 5, 2020

Content warning: this article addresses rape and sexual abuse against children. “Well done, pedophilia” echoed in the halls of the Salle Pleyel, the words chanted by French...


“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is now playing in cinemas. The film explores the blossoming relationship between two women in the 18th century. (Staff Photo by Kaylee DeFreitas)

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’: A Masterful Exploration of Love

The Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay Winner is a stunning portrayal of love through the gaze of an artist.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor February 18, 2020

The Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay Winner is a stunning portrayal of love through the gaze of an artist. A group of women hum different notes around a fire....