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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a cup of coffee in a white cup and white plate next to a gray laptop. On the screen of the laptop is an image of an elderly Black woman dressed in a light blue dress sitting on a chair on a sidewalk at night.

Off the Radar: ‘News from Home’ captures urban solitude and fleeting memories  

Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “News from Home” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer November 11, 2022

New York City is no stranger to the silver screen. Time and time again, it has set the stage for gritty crime dramas, sappy rom-coms and billion-dollar superhero blockbusters....

A portrait of Angèle sitting on a black reflective floor in front of a pink, orange and gray tie-dye background. She is wearing a blue ruffled halter top, blue jeans and pink heels.

Angèle’s success is crossing the Atlantic

Belgian pop star Angèle has been topping French music charts and recently recorded a song with Dua Lipa. Her New York City concert proves American audiences are starting to join the crowd.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer March 11, 2022

Angèle — born Angèle Van Laeken — is a pop star who is currently making a splash in the French pop music scene. The Belgian-born singer is known for her dance-pop music and...

A student walks to school with a sinister plot against their teacher. The Dardenne brothers film “Young Ahmed” was the recipient of the Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Extremism Burns Slowly in the Mind of ‘Young Ahmed’

The Dardenne brothers’ “Young Ahmed” is a complex and unsettling portrait of radicalization.
Alexandra Bentzien, Staff Writer February 10, 2020

Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne’s “Young Ahmed” is deceptively bright. The first thing that comes to mind when reflecting on the film is the quality of the light. It barely...

Shirts, the Studio and Sustainability

Shirts, the Studio and Sustainability

Devin James Gilmartin is trying to save the world, one T-shirt at a time.
December 5, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated and WSN regrets the errors.  Devin James Gilmartin has a name that rings with potential. By the age of 22, Gilmartin has co-founded...

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Banned Director’s Show Plays at Skirball Despite Sexual Harassment Allegations

Fabre has been accused of sexual harassment by performers from the director's past productions.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2018
Fabre has been accused of sexual harassment by performers from the director's past productions.
Ne Me Quitte Pas, a story about two men who ponder about life issues, will be released on this Friday, November 18th.

“Ne Me Quitte Pas” Is a Slow But Worthwhile Meditation on Life

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer November 18, 2016
"Ne Me Quitte Pas" offers comfort in its mundane observation of two cantankerous old men's lives.
Finding Unity on Campus Amidst Global Violence

Finding Unity on Campus Amidst Global Violence

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer March 25, 2016
NYU student organizations are hosting a community-wide vigil in response to the attacks in Belgium and Turkey.
Belgian law on euthanasia sets example for international community

Belgian law on euthanasia sets example for international community

February 21, 2014
Other countries should follow Belgium's lead in legalizing euthanasia without age restrictions.
Belgium National Team poised for powerful return

Belgium National Team poised for powerful return

January 30, 2013
Strong individual players will bring the new Belgium soccer team to the world cup.