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

Washington Square News

Now showing as a part of the 2016 Fringe Encore Series at the Huron Club at 15 Vandal St., “Rent Control” puts a comedic twist on the difficulties associated with high rent in the city.

One Man, 30 Characters, Skyrocketing Rent

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
In an impressive feat of theatrical talent, NYU Tisch professor Evan Zes plays over 30 characters in the one-man show of the true story of a man who raked in thousands of dollars from a scam on his rent-controlled apartment.
Scene from Marvel's TV Series Luke Cage.

Luke Cage Is Not Just Relevant — It’s Excellent

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
In a time where there are more black people incarcerated than there were recorded slaves in the history of the United States, Luke Cage brings a much-needed bulletproof black man to the screen and gives Marvel the revival it much needed.
Mark Duplass and Sarah Paulson star in Alex Lehmann's Blue Jay.

Though Unique, ‘Blue Jay’ Ultimately Falters

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
In his new film "Blue Jay," Alex Lehmann takes a shot at the age-old story of two former lovers reunited by chance, with black-and-white shots and a refreshing sense of reality.
Artist Micaela Blai stars in "The Secret Life of Your Third Grade Teacher."

Living a Fairy Tale — But Not Like That

Khrysgiana Pineda, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
We all know the struggle of not letting an errant curse slip in front of young children, but what happens when you have to doctor your entire life to be appropriate for third graders?

In Comedy Central’s series “Drunk History,” drunk comedians retell history as live recreations mimic their tellings.

History is Better Drunk

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
With originality and spunk, "Drunk History" begins its latest season by proving that its formula for recounting history with alcohol and humor has not yet worn out it welcome.

“Manchester by the Sea,” starring Casey Affleck, is one of many tragic films featured in the 54th New York Film Festival.

NYFF Week 2: The Contrasting Reasons for Sadness in Daily Life

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 4, 2016
Between Ava DuVernay's "13th" and Kenneth Lonergan's "Manchester By the Sea," this week's films at New York Film Festival exhibited the varying flavors of sorrow.
Also known as Tango, Gao Youjun is an artist of modern-day masterpieces and have an exhibition titled “Dream On” at Chelsea Market.

Cultural Criticism and Croissants

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer October 4, 2016
Visual artist Gao Youjun manages to poke fun at the darker sides of today's culture while still maintaining a lighthearted humor in his exhibit "Dream On" at Chelsea Market.
Sarah Oliver’s most recent works include biographies of two young pop artists Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift.

Examining Celebrities in the Age of Internet

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 4, 2016
Sarah Oliver's books "Zayn: A New Direction" and "Inside Taylor Nation: True Encounters With Taylor Swift" are more interesting as examples of current celebrity culture than they are as biographies, detailed though they are.
Lewie Kloster, Tisch senior sits down with WSN to discuss his new short film, “Legal Smuggling with Christine Choy” that will be premiering at NYFF.

Tisch Senior Debuts Film at NYFF

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 3, 2016
NYU Tisch senior Lewie Kloster premiered his short film "Legal Smuggling with Christine Choy" at New York Film Festival this week, and took time to sit down and chat with WSN about the experience.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.
Broadway icon Betty Buckley performed a variety of old and new Broadway show tunes this past week at Joe’s Pub in her new cabaret show, “Story Songs”.

Buckley Reflects in Newest Cabaret

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Broadway icon Betty Buckley created an artistic, thoughtful look back on her career in her latest cabaret show at Joe's Pub.
JEFF the Brotherhood performed this past Tuesday, September 27 at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, playing a variety of songs from their previous albums.

Influenced Become Influencers With JEFF the Brotherhood

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
At their concert Saturday night at Market Hotel, JEFF the Brotherhood proved that despite their long and storied career, they're not falling into a formula - and they're not going to quit.