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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

Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" took best album on the 2015 Village Voice Pazz + Jop Critics Poll.

Pazz and Jop Celebrates Top Songs of 2015 at Webster Hall

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor January 28, 2016
The Village Voice released its annual best of music list and threw a party.
Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales, best known as SoMo, has been on the road promoting his album, “My Life II."

Enjoying the ‘ride’ with R&B artist SoMo

Adam Karnegian, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
WSN spoke with R&B artist SoMo about touring, favorite albums and pet peeves.
Women’s volleyball player Alexis Jackson.

Sophomore mixes hip-hop with volleyball

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor September 21, 2015
Sophomore volleyball player Alexis Jackson discusses the struggles of her first year at NYU and discovering how her hobbies can become her profession.
Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

Weekly Playlist: Recent Rap

Weekly Playlist: Recent Rap

April 11, 2014
Take a break from melodious harmonies and trade them in for some of the latest and greatest rap music.
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On coping: Floormates reflect on Titan Lee-Hai

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 7, 2014
News Editor Kavish Harjai's personal account of the week after the tragedy at Third North.
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ARTS ISSUE: Rap music avoids excess in favor of humility

December 5, 2013
The public has supported an uprising of relatability and humanity through sales, and we have seen a resulting rise of humility in the rap game.
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Drake charms crowd, disputes feud rumors at Barclays Center

October 30, 2013
Drake and a host of other performers delighted the crowd at Barclays with a mix of hit songs.
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Drake’s ‘Nothing Was The Same’ continues rapper’s sense of ambiguity

September 24, 2013
On "Nothing Was The Same," Drake's most recent album, the rapper takes risks but also continues his usual style.