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

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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

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, one of the stars of “Underground”, speaks about the difficulty in portraying an enslaved character.

Fusion Festival Premiere Takes Different Angle on Slavery

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
Fusion celebrated alum Misha Green by hosting a screening of the new WGN show "Underground", a series about the Underground Railroad that Green co-created.
The Idiot is on display at Brennan & Griffin Gallery in Red Hook at 62 Delavan Street in Brooklyn, NY from April 1st - May 22nd.

Creepily Cheerful Art Inspired by Dostoevsky on Display in ‘The Idiot’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 8, 2016
"The Idiot," Dave McDermott's new art gallery in Red Hook mixes the upsetting and the humorous.
Centering around the death of Isabelle Reed, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is the story of a familys attempts to unearth the mystery around the fatal car crash.

“Louder Than Bombs” Experiments With Time Successfully

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 8, 2016
Jesse Eisenberg stars in "Louder than Bombs" a family drama directed by Joachim Trier.
The Heidi Chronicles is the story of best friends Heidi and Susan who worked to overcome societys gender norms and opens on Friday at 8 p.m by NYU CAS Theater.

“The Heidi Chronicles” Gears Up For Weekend Showcase Amid Buzz

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
This weekend NYU CAST will open their production of "The Heidi Chronicles," a play about two women overcoming societal gender norms.
PREMIERE: Dont Miss Molly Chapmans New Music Video for See Through

PREMIERE: Don’t Miss Molly Chapman’s New Music Video for “See Through”

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 8, 2016
Check out Gallatin sophomore Molly Chapman's new music video for her original song "See Through."

Screening Room Fails College Students

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 7, 2016
Napster founder Sean Parker's proposed streaming service The Screening Room would give viewers the opportunity to see new releases in their homes.

When Cinematic Universes Collide

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 7, 2016
In fear of streaming services like Netflix cutting into theater attendance, Hollywood has turned to repetitive franchises and intertwining cinematic universes to keep moviegoers coming.

Criticism in the Age of Twitter

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Twitter has allowed for the expansion of criticism, providing a platform for new voices to express their ideas and for debates to occur that would otherwise never be published.

Netflix Conquers the Film Industry

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Netflix has started to produce its own cinematic content, causing traditional studios to worry if it will be the streaming service will be a major player in the coming years.

Live Music is Live Music, Digital or Not

Jonah Rosario Inserra, Contributing Writer April 7, 2016
With the increasing popularity of electronic music, live shows are as much about the atmosphere as they are about the music.

Embracing the Record Resurrection

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer April 7, 2016
The resurgence of tangible vinyl records and cassettes is a direct reaction to streaming culture.

New York Exhibits With a Digital Twist

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Different New York exhibits provide audiences with exciting and unique ways to experience art.