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

Washington Square News

The New York Times has launched The Daily 360, creating a 360 degree camera shot each day to add a new media angle to journalism.

The Future of News Is 360

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the New York Times' initiative The Daily 360 gains traction in its quest to create one 360-degree video each day, the growing implications of its effect on journalism have become more and more visible.
The new gallery exhibition "Youngverse" at Apexart showcase the work that encompasses the idea of inner peace.

‘Youniverse:’ The Slowest Part of New York

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
Apexart's newest exhibition, "Youniverse," takes the urgency out of New Yorkers' lives and offers a space to appreciate the joyousness of living.
Marilyn Minter in her studio, 2015.

Marilyn Minter Turns Beauty Conventions on Their Head

Christina Cacouris, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
As one might expect, Marilyn Minter's new show "Pretty/Dirty" at the Brooklyn Museum plays on beauty standards — but it does much, much more.
YouTube has slowly been growing as a platform for both expression and fame, with many users reaching celebrity status in popular culture.

Does Internet Redefine Celebrity?

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
With the rate at which we watch television declining and the rise of YouTube as a place to create a celebrity career, what does that mean for our understanding of fame?
These Big Fake Weddings may not be real, but they still offer an emotional experience for the bride and groom as they renew their vows.

Fake Weddings, Real Feelings

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
Huge displays of splendor and amorous declarations reign free at the events put on by Big Fake Weddings, where already-married couples renew their vows in clever marketing attempts to demonstrate wedding photographers' skills.
Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
There are already a vast number of underappreciated horror games that are potentially more fun and scary to experience than horror films, so just give them a chance.
NYU’s Class of 2017 displays its essential artistic nature in this year’s Class Activities Board Senior Showcase at the Kimmel auditorium.

Senior Showcase Features the Best of NYU

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
The artsier side of NYU was given a moment to shine during the Class Activities Board's senior showcase, highlighting artists from the class of 2017.

BalletCollective pushed the boundaries of the classical art form in its dynamic and atmospheric performance on the 27th of October.

BalletCollective Goes Bigger, Better

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
BalletCollective's recent show at NYU's Skirball Center was an exciting development within ballet, using principal ballerinas that both grew and honored the tradition of the style.
Paul Giamatti, a reputable actor, participated by reading three pieces of Nijinsky's.

Giamatti as Nijinsky: A Legend Worthy of the Role

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 27, 2016
Famed ballerina Vaslav Nijinsky's diaries were brought to something more than life on Monday night's reading by actor Paul Giamatti.
Example of an underground New York City Subway still in use.

Tap Into Untapped Cities, If That’s Your Thing

Ivy Oleson, Contributing Writer October 26, 2016
The Untapped Cities: Past, Present and Future of NYC Subways Tour! is an entertainingly niche few hours to spend learning about subways - assuming you're interested in the topic.
NPR’s Modern Love podcast came to The Town Hall for a comic one night live performance on October 20th.

The Many Faces of ‘Modern Love’

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 25, 2016
A live recording of NPR's renowned podcast "Modern Love" proved to be as thought-provoking and entertaining as the podcast itself, with the additional splendor of seeing the show live.
“Search Party,” a television series created by two Tisch graduates, highlights its actors’ individuality in the show’s dark comedy.

Searching for Genuine Sentiment

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 23, 2016
"Search Party," the new television series on TBS co-created by NYU alumni Charles Rogers and Sarah-Violet Bliss, dives deep into both the comedic and the dark aspects of life in New York as a millennial.