![A photo of Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer eating ramen against a bookshelf.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/nico-900x725.jpg)
In favor of smallness
Four years of editing the Washington Square News’ arts coverage have convinced me my task was trifling, but meaningful.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• May 5, 2023
![A still from the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Pictured are actors Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/arts-filmtv-abbott.jpeg)
‘Abbott Elementary’ is a reminder of the importance of comedies
The new ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” has set records for the network and already been renewed for a second season. The show’s lovable characters, refreshing humor and original plot make it a must-watch.
Sunny Sequeira, UTA Staff Editor
• March 29, 2022
![Alexandra Meli is a TikTok famous NYU student with over 200k followers. (Via Instagram)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-08-at-5.34.17-PM-759x900.png)
Two Minutes of Fame: How an NYU Sophomore Achieved TikTok Stardom
How two TikTok followers became 200,000.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer
• October 9, 2019
![Lauren Duca taught a journalism course at NYU over the summer (via NYU).](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo-lauren-duca.jpg)
Students of Controversial Journalist Lauren Duca File Complaint to NYU
Lauren Duca’s meditation breaks, oversharing and tweet requirements were not well-received by the students of her six-week summer course.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• September 17, 2019
![Thundercat with his fire guitar. (via Facebook)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Thundercat-with-his-fire-guitar.-via-facebook-900x900.jpg)
Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note
Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
Kamau Littletree-Holston, Contributing Writer
• February 22, 2019
![Tasty is a Buzzfeed brand known for fun, simple, and attractive recipe videos commonly seen on Facebook and Twitter.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/041718_video_via-twitter-900x479.jpg)
Food Videos: Useful or Just Entertaining?
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2018
![Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/theme-nicole-900x450.jpg)
Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo
Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer
• April 5, 2018
![Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 20, 2017
![Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/house-822x900.jpg)
Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism
WSN Editorial Board
• December 1, 2016
![Nicolas Cage movies are without a doubt a guilty pleasure.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1024px-Nicolas_Cage_66ème_Festival_de_Venise_Mostra_8-900x599.jpg)
Staff Recs: (Not So) Guilty Pleasures
Staff
• February 19, 2016
![Talal Ansari, an editorial assistant at BuzzFeed,came to speak with the NYU Politics Society about his investigation on FBI surveillance of Muslim immigrants.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/buzzfeed_writer.jpg)
Buzzfeed Journalist Shares Experience Covering FBI’s Racial Profiling
Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2016
![Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/weekend_harkkanwal.jpg)
This Weekend: November 13-15
Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2015
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024