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

Washington Square News

Ai Weiwei’s film Human Flow raises awareness of the growing refugee situation across 20 different countries. Human Flow hits theaters October 13th.

‘Human Flow’ is Heartbreaking and Mesmerizing

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
Ai Weiwei's documentary "Human Flow" represents the stories of millions of refugees in a revolutionary way: by showing them as people.
Tokyo, Japan.

Exposure | Snapshots of Japan

Euan Prentis, Staff Photographer October 10, 2017
The architecture of Japanese cities takes on many forms but creates a holistic image of everything that Japan has to offer.
The new Rube Östlund movie, The Square is a comedy-drama that follows a museum curator and the obstacles he faces when hiring a public relations team for his new installation. The movie hits the cinemas on Oct. 27 in the US.

NYFF 2017: ‘The Square’ is Magnificently Enigmatic

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 2, 2017
"The Square" is a satirical film about a Swedish museum, dealing with the nature of good in society.
NYFF 2017: Family, Frustrations and Fine Art in ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

NYFF 2017: Family, Frustrations and Fine Art in ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 28, 2017
Our film editor reviews The Meyerowitz Stories, as a part of the New York Film Festival.
The Florida Project by Sean Baker, tells a story of precocious 6-year-old Moonee who courts mischief and adventures.

These Are ‘Dark Times’ Indeed

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
"Super Dark Times" is a dark portrayal of teenage experiences, fraught with trauma and emotion.
The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 26, 2017
In Sean Baker's "The Florida Project," the darkness of the state is revealed.
The movie "I Am Another You" by Nanfu Wang, is a moving story that explores the homeless community of the United States.

‘I Am Another You’ Captivates Audiences with Raw Emotion

Paige Lane, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
"I Am Another You" delves into what it's really like to be experiencing homelessness in the United States.
The new documentary “Pathological Optimist” follows the doctor who linked vaccines with autism, Andrew Wakefield.

Anti-Vaccine Doc Fails to Condemn Lies

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 26, 2017
"The Pathological Optimist" gives a sympathetic look at Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who falsified anti-vaccine research.
In Reade and Evans’ documentary “Bugs,” the two show the ways in which bugs might become a very important staple in the human diet as humanity deals with the world’s food consumption crisis.

‘Bugs’ Is Surprisingly Appetizing

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
"Bugs" is a documentary about the "edible insects movement," and makes the argument that insects should be considered as an alternative to meat.
‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 20, 2017
"Elizabeth Blue" is a film that deals with mental illness in a fleshed-out way, without reducing itself to stereotypes or stigmas.
In Bed With Lady Gaga

In Bed With Lady Gaga

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017
Lady Gaga's new Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" gives an intimate look into the NYU alum's life.
Nathan Silver's enthralling new film 'Thirst Street' tells a story of romantic obsession in Paris. The film opens on September 20th at Quad Cinemas.

‘Thirst Street’ — Under the Lights

Marisa Lopez, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Thirst Street" is a story of a flight attendant whose life gets turned upside down after meeting a man on the job.