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

Washington Square News

The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.

Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs

“iCarly” comedian Jennette McCurdy lays everything bare in her debut novel.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders and sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Although broken interpersonal dynamics may be common when it comes to child...

In this autobiographical drama, “Honey Boy,” set to release on November 8th, Shia LaBeouf tells a heart wrenching reflection of his life. (via Amazon Studios)

‘Honey Boy’: Shia LaBeouf’s Coming of Age

In Shia LaBeouf’s new autobiographical film, he mixes memoir with method acting, and the result is nothing less than haunting.
Nyssa Joseph, Contributing Writer October 31, 2019

In a heart-wrenching therapeutic drama, Shia LaBeouf tells the story of his childhood growing up in an impoverished sect of Los Angeles and trying to break into Hollywood as a...

Sexualization of Young Actors Is Unacceptable

Sexualization of Young Actors Is Unacceptable

Giovanna Trabasso, Contributing Writer November 13, 2017
As Stranger Things' second season released, the main actors are now back on the spotlight. The fact that they have been going through puberty has been shocking to some adults who seem to have forgotten what being a pre-teen was like.