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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

A collection of weird Tom and Jerry knock-offs licensed under Creative Commons. How they make you feel is exactly like the way the newest live-action of the duo would: disappointed. (Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)

‘Tom and Jerry’ review: A lifeless attempt at updating the classic tale of cat and mouse

The visually unappealing and narratively boring “Tom and Jerry” lacks humor and creativity.
Saige Gipson, Contributing Writer April 1, 2021

“Tom and Jerry,” a feckless live-action/animation hybrid directed by Tim Story, tries to update the classic Tom versus Jerry tale but sadly loses sight of its source material...

Elsagate Shows our System Is Broken

Elsagate Shows our System Is Broken

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
The recent propagation of YouTube videos with violent and sexual content aimed at children — otherwise known as Elsagate — reveals some deep rooted issues in today's society.
TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
Kids shows these days are an incredible improvement from the days of high-octane meaningless television.
Rugrats was, no doubt, a childhood cartoon classic.

Staff Recs: ’90s Cartoons

Staff April 15, 2016
Embrace the nostalgia as the WSN staff lists our favorite 90s cartoons. Woogidi woogidi woogidi!
Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
"Very Semi-Serious" takes audiences through the process of how a cartoon goes from pen to The New Yorker.
Sang Baes illustration of the cartoon “We Bare Bears”.

Staff Recommendations: Cartoons

Watch these WSN-recommended cartoons of young and old for some good old-fashioned hilarity.