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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

An illustration of characters from famous romantic comedies. On the right, the couple from “Crazy Rich Asians” shares a kiss. In the middle, Lara Jean Covey from “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” On the right, Jenna from “13 Going on 30” hangs off a street light pole.

Romantic comedies deserve to make a much-awaited comeback

The fun and hijinks of romantic comedies is needed now, more than ever.
Sunny Sequeira, UTA Staff Editor February 24, 2022

For years, romantic comedies have comforted viewers, defined romance and provided a nice way to spend a Saturday night. But while the ’90s and 2000s were saturated with iconic...

Struggling to Define Asian-American Culture in 2019

Struggling to Define Asian-American Culture in 2019

The Asian-American identity has slowly been whitewashed over the past few decades. Soon, it’ll be lost to the dominant force of assimilation.
Ryan Moon, Contributing Writer February 4, 2019

Some call this the golden age for Asian culture. We’re taking the world by storm, from the box-office hit “Crazy Rich Asians” to the BTS poster in your little sister’s...

The movie poster from Crazy Rich Asians.

The Limitations of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Joel Lee, Staff Writer September 10, 2018
While Asian Americans are finally becoming the protagonists of their own stories with films like "Crazy Rich Asians," audiences have come to question and critique what this means for Asian Americans in film.