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

Washington Square News

Skirball Center introduced Stage Pass earlier this year.

Stage Pass Tempts Just 0.1% of Students

NYU Skirball unveiled their Stage Pass, which allows students to see every Skirball show for a discounted price, but how many students actually use it?
Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 24, 2018
NYU Skirball unveiled their Stage Pass, which allows students to see every Skirball show for a discounted price, but how many students actually use it?
Attendees were given harmonicas and music sheets to follow along with NYU Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies David Schroeder, who conducted the song.

500 Harmonicas Serenade Washington Square Park

Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies lead a massive musical ensemble to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
Lauren Gatesman, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
500 harmonicas resounded in WSP to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
Daniel Kaluuya in the Blumhouse-produced "Get Out."

Why Students Love These Indie Film Studios

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer September 23, 2018
A24 and Blumhouse make striking independent films that NYU students love.
 Kali Uchis and Tyler, The Creator in the "Perfect" music video.

Staff Recs: Best Songs To Fall In Love To

Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Walter Sobchak (left), played by John Goodman, and Jeffrey Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, in "The Big Lebowski." The movie came out 20 years ago.

20 Years of Soiled Rugs, Bowling and the Dude

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor September 20, 2018
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn. LA rockers The Buttertones  will be playing at Rough Trade NYC this Saturday night.

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor September 19, 2018
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Donald Glover, a 2006 graduate of NYU, has risen to be one of the most prominent names in hip-hop and R&B.

Childish Gambino Debuts New Songs and Revisits Old Favorites at Madison Square Garden

Alex Jacobson, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
Donald Glover lights up MSG in what may be his final performance in New York as Childish Gambino.
Movie posters for “The BlacKkKlansman,” “Ghost in Shell,” “Black Panther,” and “Mary Queen of Scots.”

Fishing for ‘Bait’ Amid Oscar’s Diversity Push

The push for diversity within Hollywood may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Trishna Rikhy and Trishna Rikhy September 17, 2018
The push for diversity may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Poster for the movie "The Predator.”

‘Predator’ Died on Arrival

Joey Hung September 17, 2018
"The Predator" reboots offers plenty of action, but characters fall flat
Ariana Grande on the cover of her fourth studio album.

Sounds of ‘Sweetener’

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Ariana Grande's new album "Sweetener" is a remarkable addition to her discography that shares meaningful and empowering music.
Richie Merritt and Matthew McConaughey in "White Boy Rick."

‘White Boy Rick’ Misfires

"White Boy Rick" delivers a scene-stealing performance by Matthew McConaughey, but fails to impress everywhere else.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor September 17, 2018
"White Boy Rick" delivers a scene-stealing performance by Matthew McConaughey, but fails to impress everywhere else.
A panel discussion at the annual Fusion Film Festival.

NYU Film Fest Uplifts Women in Cinema

Hankins Fletcher, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Female filmmakers have been lacking at festivals like Venice and Cannes, but NYU's Fusion Film Festival strives to give women creators the outlet they deserve.