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

Washington Square News

Lisa Brühlmann’s “Blue My Mind” explores the bizarre coming-of-age of a girl who turns into a fish.

Horrific Female Coming of Age at What The Fest?!

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
If you enjoyed Julia Ducournau’s “Raw,” “Blue My Mind” will likely be right up your alley. The coming-of-age film with a dark, fantastic twist explores the bizarre reality of a teenage girl trying to find her way through puberty and high school.
In her book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.

NYU Grad Explores Love and Marriage in India

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
In her new book "The Heart is a Shifting Sea," NYU grad Elizabeth Flock explores the most human and intimate aspects of love and marriage in India.
Jèrôme Bel’s “Gala” made its NYC Premiere at Skirball from March 1-3.

Jérôme Bel’s ‘Gala’ Comes to Skirball

Devanshi Khepartal, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Jèrôme Bel attempts to redefine our perception of dance, bodies and structure with the New York City premiere of "Gala."
Poster for "Concert for George," opening this Wednesday at Village East Cinema.

‘Concert for George’ Celebrates Harrison’s 75th Birthday

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 28, 2018
In honor of the Beatles' George Harrison’s 75th birthday, “Concert for George,” will be re-released in select theaters around the country.
HBO broadcasted Tisch professor Anna Deavere Smith’s one-woman show “Notes from the Field” this past weekend.

Conversations From the ‘Field’ with Anna Deavere Smith

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
HBO partnered with the 92Y on Monday to bring actress and Tisch professor Anna Deavere Smith’s one-woman show “Notes from the Field” to the big screen.
The World Premiere of “Anna” was showcased at the Gerald Lynch Theatre of John Jay College on Feb. 16 and 17.

New Twist on Old Classic with ‘Anna’

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 21, 2018
The CUNY Dance Initiative and John Jay College in Collaboration with Dušan Tỳnek Dance Theatre showcased the World Premiere of "Anna" last Friday and Saturday with middling results.
A photo by Nadia Benchallal currently on display at 19 Washington Square North as part of a new photography exhibit portraying refugee life in Djibouti. The exhibition will be on display now until May 30.

NYUAD Exhibit Comes to Washington Square

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 12, 2018
A new photography exhibit portraying refugee life in Djibouti from NYU Abu Dhabi opened at 19 Washington Square North on Feb. 4.
The Professors Issue

The Professors Issue

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
NYU is well-known for it's wide range of talented professors. In the Professor Issue, WSN interviewed some of these individuals with the intent of learning how and why they do what they do.
George Baroud Explains History Through a Photographic Lens

George Baroud Explains History Through a Photographic Lens

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
George Baroud is both a classicist and photographer. In an interview with WSN, he explains how the two are connected.
The David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea is currently displaying Yayoi Kusama’s “Festival of Life,” and has become a popular Instagram selfie location.

Infinite Possibilities With Kusama

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Yayoi Kusama’s Instagram-ready "Festival of Life" is on display at the David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea.
Featuring drag queens Brita Filter, Jasmine Rice, Holly Boxsprings, Ritzy Bitz, Jada Valenciaga, Jan Sport, Rosé and Lagoona Bloo, Once Upon A Drag, a costume and performance party for kids of all genders and ages, was held at NYU Skirball on Oct. 29.

Drag​ ​Fairytales​ ​at​ ​NYU​ ​Skirball

Devanshi​ ​Khetarpal, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
"Once Upon a Drag" took place at NYU Skirball and saw drag queens reinterpreting fairy tales for today's children.
On Friday evening, AUNTS took over the entirety Skirball for an immersive underground dance experience

Experimental Dance at Skirball

Devanshi Khetarpal, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
AUNTS took over Skirball last Friday, Sept. 15, as several downtown artists performed in the hallways and dressing rooms.