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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

Chi Zhang Fall Winter 2017

Chi Zhang F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 14, 2017

Led by a ground-shaking dubstep beat and each lit by an individual spotlight, models walking the Chi Zhang Fall/Winter 2017 runway added in some attitude with dance moves of...

The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

January 30, 2017

Leah Dou played a passionate set at Mercury Lounge, on Friday.

No Dou(buts), Just Chimes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Leah Dou's out-the-door crowds at her Mercury Lounge concert last Friday were only a fraction of the success the artist deserves.
Entertainment, such as watching movies, helps close the cultural divide.

Beijing: Living in the Layers of the City

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
Matthew Perry describes his experience studying abroad in Beijing not so much as assimilation, but as comfortable disorientation.
Soon to be launched on Netflix, "Sky Ladder" originally premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and focuses on Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Culture in the Context of Chinese Communism

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
In the wake of the end of the Cultural Revolution's end in China, visual artist Cai-Guo Qiang began to grow his career, culminating in his most impressive work that led to Kevin MacDonald's documentary of the same title, "Sky Ladder."
Learning a language is one thing — but immersing yourself in that culture teaches you a lot more than just words.

Shanghai: Language as a Party Trick

Matthew Gibson, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
Part of immersing yourself in another culture is learning to let go of some of your own biases.
'Mountains May Depart' For Naught

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 12, 2016
Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.
JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 10, 2016

JSong International’s colorful, bold and playful runway show mimicked the rising phoenix, going above and beyond expectations.  Chinese designer Way Zen found this show...

Project Pengyou aims to connect students abroad and in the city.

Student group aims for cultural understanding

Nina Jang December 4, 2014
Driven by a passion to increase study-away initiatives in Shanghai and Beijing, CAS junior Nicole Burke and CAS sophomore Kate Maleski have established the NYU club chapter of Project Pengyou.
Bruce Li, Kate Tsang, Jingyang Cheng, Shan Jin, Yulin Liu and Min Ding present their films at Quad Cinema on Oct. 9.

Film tour features Tisch students

Wenjie Kong, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
The North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour showcased four Tisch students at Quad Cinema on Oct. 10.
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Han Dynasty restaurant serves mix of Chinese, Taiwanese dishes

September 17, 2013
Mixing spicy Sichuan with Taiwanese and Cantonese dishes, Han Dynasty provides an eclectic menu of flavors.