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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

White savior sports movies ignore minorities

White savior sports movies ignore minorities

Nora Blake, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Minorities are often underrepresented in the media and sports films are no exception to this. As demonstrated by "McFarland USA," where a minority track team is motivated to win, only at the hands of a white coach.
J. Cole speaks up for Ferguson

J. Cole speaks up for Ferguson

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 8, 2015
Following Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, J. Cole grew to be at the forefront of activism with his song "Be Free."
Arts Issue: Letter from the editor

Arts Issue: Letter from the editor

Clio McConnell April 10, 2014
This semester's Arts Issue deals with the topic of Celebrity and its importance in media.
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Arts Issue: Hollywood ‘It Girls’ win audiences over with charm

April 10, 2014
Stars like Lupita Nyong'o and Jennifer Lawrence have most recently held the honorary title.
Arts Issue: Celebrities on Broadway overpower productions

Arts Issue: Celebrities on Broadway overpower productions

April 10, 2014
For all we know, Miley Cyrus could be next.
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Arts Issue: Off Broadway shows need to balance stars, craft

April 10, 2014
Off Broadway uses celebrity actors more subtly, valuing the productions for their merits regardless of who stars them.
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Arts Issue: TV shows suffer from ensemble casting

April 10, 2014
With too many celebrities in one scene, series like "Game of Thrones" and "Community" become difficult to follow.
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Arts Issue: Modest projects recognized thanks to star backers

April 10, 2014
Sometimes, the rich and famous help the little people by producing or funding projects that would otherwise not get made.
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Arts Issue: Established actors draw multi-generational audiences

April 10, 2014
Big-name performers like Tom Hanks and Will Smith have the power to engage all sorts of viewers.
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Arts Issue: Producers make creative leap from film to television

April 10, 2014
Celebrities like Alfonso Cuarón and Martin Scorsese lend their talents to TV programs.
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Arts Issue: Famous children inherit parents’ stardom

April 10, 2014
Kids of celebrities have big shoes to fill, but they are getting started at an early age.
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Arts Issue: Great writing outweighs celebrity overload

April 10, 2014
Ensemble casts have multiplied and the results are spectacular.