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Washington Square News

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

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 21, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.

Whitewashing and color-blind casting on Broadway

Nishad More, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Colorblind casting in Broadway gives old shows new dimensions, as evidenced in the diverse cast of "Hamilton" and "Cloud Nine." Looking past skin color when casting does not take away from the show's logic, and instead creates shows based on pure talent.

‘Otello’ production still struggles with race

Joseph Myers, Theater Books Editor October 19, 2015
The met's new Otello production doesn't have blackface, but still struggles with race issues.