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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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Musicals

March 14, 2013
It’s easy even for an avid theatergoer to become jaded.
Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons

March 14, 2013
The popularity of Mumford & Sons seems inexplicable in a culture that claims to celebrate authenticity and originality.
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Macklemore

March 14, 2013
Seattle rapper Macklemore has been part of the indie rap scene since 2000, but he was only recently catapulted to fame by smash single “Thrift Shop.”
Multiplayer experience takes gamers on journey

Multiplayer experience takes gamers on journey

March 14, 2013
The term “multiplayer gaming” often brings to mind images of someone playing round after round of “Halo” or “Call of Duty.”
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‘Parks and Recreation’

March 14, 2013
“Parks and Recreation” is just about as sincere as any show on television.
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‘Enlightened’

March 14, 2013
“Enlightened” is the show that comes on after “Girls” — and in many ways, it’s a counterpart to Lena Dunham’s show that’s equally sincere.
'Journey' returns gaming to its roots

‘Journey’ returns gaming to its roots

March 14, 2013
The main criticism against “Journey,” a Playstation Network game created by the indie developer thatgamecompany, is that it is not really a game.

New dramas play off distrust

March 14, 2013
Today’s critically acclaimed dramas are largely devoid of sincerity.
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‘Girls’: two-faced vs. down-to-earth

March 14, 2013
“Girls,” “Girls,” “Girls” — that’s all anyone seems to be talking about lately.
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’42’

March 14, 2013
Only some trailers are capable of giving a viewer chills, and “42’s” manages to do just that.
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Letter from the Editor

March 14, 2013
Arts editor Josh Johnson welcomes readers to the 2013 Arts Issue. This year's theme: Sincerity.

Online vs Rentals

March 14, 2013
Those who lament the disappearance of the video rental store tend to see it as the end of social film viewing, but such claims wither under the slightest scrutiny.