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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

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Student film reveals aliens are currently attacking NYC

October 31, 2013
Alien invaders are conquering New York City and will likely continue on to the rest of the planet, dooming us all.
Shawn Paik for WSN

King Juan Carlos Center hosts film series on Spanish economic crisis

October 21, 2013
The King Juan Carlos Center screened “The Great Spanish Crisis” over the weekend.
Courtesy of Shadow Distribution

‘Enzo Avitabile Music Life’ draws passion from legendary musician

October 17, 2013
The life of Enzo Avitabile is captured in a documentary by Jonathan Demme.
Courtesy of Pen & Banjo Films

Absorbing documentary ‘Institute’ blends fiction with reality

October 9, 2013
By the end of “The Institute,” it’s obvious we haven’t reached the bottom of the philosophical rabbit hole of soul searching that is presented in the film.
Courtesy of Zeitgeist Films

‘Let the Fire Burn’ uses archival footage to expose haunting story

October 2, 2013
Jason Osder uses archival footage in "Let the Fire Burn," presenting a raw, narrative film.
via iambreathingfilm.com

Documentary explores challenges of Lou Gehrig’s disease

September 2, 2013
"I Am Breathing" documentary hones in on the life of a man's daily struggles with Lou Gehrig's disease.
Courtesy of Sal Lavallo

Nonprofit organization plants seed of sustainability knowledge

April 11, 2013
After a realizing its capacity for growth, not-for-profit sustainable agricultural and development organization Trail of Seeds seeks to expand.
Courtesy of Maggie Richardson

Inside the NYU dorm experience with NYU Cribs

February 22, 2013
New documentary series NYU Cribs explores students’ unique styles and dorm decorations.
via perennialplate.com

Alumnus takes on global taste tour

February 22, 2013
2005 Gallatin alumnus Daniel Klein launched the "The Perennial Plate," a web documentary focusing on sustainable living and food processing on a worldwide scale.
Courtesy of Les Films du Poisson

‘The Gatekeepers’ sheds light on to Israeli secret service

January 30, 2013
Oscar-nominated ‘The Gatekeepers’ demonstrates universality of war.
'Mea Maxima Culpa' explores the Catholic Church's great mistakes

‘Mea Maxima Culpa’ explores the Catholic Church’s great mistakes

November 15, 2012
Alex Gibney's emotional documentary highlights the victims of the Church's deepest errors.