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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

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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ embraces absurdity, entertains all

December 5, 2013
"Sleepy Hollow" embraces its outlandish plot, making it one of the most entertaining shows on TV.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Gravity’ puts weight on visual effects

December 5, 2013
The visual spectacle of Alfonso Cuarón's latest film elevates the movie above similar blockbusters.
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ARTS ISSUE: Lady Gaga loses sight of secrets to success

December 5, 2013
When she debuted, Lady Gaga proclaimed she was in it for the fame, but it seems her popularity is declining.
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ARTS ISSUE: Arcade Fire livens up music scene with antics

December 5, 2013
Since their humble beginnings, Arcade Fire has stood out in the music world for their elaborate sound and equally elaborate stage presence.
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ARTS ISSUE: Lily Allen brings feminism to forefront of pop music

December 5, 2013
In the 1990s, teenage girls were owning their feminism. Riot grrrl subculture fascinated America.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Phantom,’ ‘Rent’ show stark contrasts

December 5, 2013
"Phantom of the Opera" represents the gaudy, lavish qualities of a Broadway play while "Rent" symbolizes the edgy, minimalist production style.
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ARTS ISSUE: Details turn ‘Walking Dead’ into runaway success

December 5, 2013
"The Walking Dead's" attention to detail has led to a realistic and grounded show.
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ARTS ISSUE: Superhero trend moves toward inner conflict of protagonists

December 5, 2013
After Marvel’s 2012 megahit “The Avengers” arguably changed the superhero film industry, the crop of releases in 2013 aimed at having the same commercially successful methods for their films.
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ARTS ISSUE: Young adult authors devalue genre purpose

December 5, 2013
In the past few years, young adult fiction has assumed a monstrous life of its own. It previously existed in the form of light romances, through authors like Sarah Dessen. Now, stories about high school crushes aren’t enough.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Game of Thrones’ adapts complex book series into imaginative TV show

December 5, 2013
When it comes to extravagance on television, “Game of Thrones” reigns supreme as one of the top examples.
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ARTS ISSUE: ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ Scorsese focus on real-life lavishness

December 5, 2013
The promotional material for Scorsese's latest hints at one of the director's most over-the-top films ever.
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ARTS ISSUE: TV matches film in expensive budgets, production

December 5, 2013
As television enters another Golden Age, the medium has seen an increase in funding and creative talent.