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

Washington Square News

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What to do this week: Halloween parade, friendship bracelet making and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 30 - Nov. 5.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 29, 2023

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Q&A: Benjamin Millepied on bringing a classic love story into the 21st century

The French choreographer spoke with WSN to talk about his love of the original “Carmen” opera, his directorial debut in its new film adaptation and what he hopes audiences will take away from his interpretation.
Madeline Kane, Contributing Writer April 24, 2023

Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Benjamin Millepied first started dancing at the age of 8 when his mother, a ballet dancer herself, became his first teacher. After spending...

An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”

Listen To This: King Krule takes a stab at dream-pop

Listen to this week’s most notable singles from King Krule, Sufjan Stevens and more.
Holden Lay, Sandy Battulga and Pritheva Zakaria April 20, 2023

This week’s featured singles go from totally unexpected, in the case of Sufjan Stevens, to exactly what fans anticipated, as with Ice Spice’s new release. But all are worth...

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What to do this week: PowerPoint comedy show and the Little Red Lighthouse

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 3 to Oct. 9.
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor October 2, 2022

An interview with author Edmund White 1 p.m. online Catharine Stimpson, the former dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU, will interview award-winning author...

(Photo by Justin Park)

Foresight into fashion’s future: emerging designers’ visions for menswear

Fashion Week commenced with New York Men’s Day. Budding brands were invited to showcase their Fall/Winter 2022 collections, and the next generation of designers shared their interpretations of modern menswear.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor February 18, 2022

From the heights of a Hudson Yards high-rise, the New York Men’s Day afternoon showing commenced against the backdrop of an uncharacteristically bright February day. The showcase...

Students in the midst of dance class. (Photo by Anna de la Rosa)

A Dancer Is a Body in Motion

How dance taught me what it means to be human.
Anna de la Rosa, Under the Arch Senior Editor December 4, 2019

“This isn’t a dance class — it’s a life class.” On the first day of my Steinhardt introductory modern dance class, my teacher Allegra Romita stated these words as...

Catherine Devine, a sophomore in CAS, dancing.

Fighting for Legitimacy, Ballerinas Resort to Rented Basements

Guru Ramanathan, Film Editor September 10, 2018
WSN speaks to Camille Barbin and Catherine Devine, the faces behind the university's first ballet company, the NYU Ballet Collective.
The Latin American ballet company, Ballet Hispanico, returned to New York City on April 18 to perform a culturally rich and innovative triple bill.

Ballet Hispanico Examines Dance and Politics

Ballet Hispanico's New York run at the Joyce Theater was a success, examining politics through dance.
Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 26, 2017

Exuding Latin American pride and a wealth of artistry, athleticism and heritage, Ballet Hispanico made its celebrated return to New York City last Tuesday, April 18 at the Joyce...

Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Ballet has long been a highly esteemed art form, but it's long past time for its participants to start taking diversity seriously.
Ailey 2 is composed of multiple choreographed works that serve to connect to the community. It played at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from March 29 to April 2.

NYU Grad Takes Professional Stage

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
The Ailey 2 New York season premiere featured Tisch alum Jacoby Pruitt in its New Works program, which presented a musically complex and choreographically collective show.
New York Theatre Ballet dancers perform their Uptown/Downtown/Dance series; a technical yet emotionally charged collection of performances choreographed by Antony Tudor and Martha Clarke.

Profound Drama by New York Theatre Ballet

Maria Jose Lavandera, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
The New York Theatre Ballet's latest presentation of their "Uptown/Downtown/Dance" series this weekend was characterized by impressive versatility and outstanding precision under even the tightest of financial and spatial constraints.