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

Washington Square News

Soon to be launched on Netflix, "Sky Ladder" originally premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and focuses on Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Culture in the Context of Chinese Communism

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
In the wake of the end of the Cultural Revolution's end in China, visual artist Cai-Guo Qiang began to grow his career, culminating in his most impressive work that led to Kevin MacDonald's documentary of the same title, "Sky Ladder."
“100 Years” follows one Native American woman through her fight against injustice in modern America.

‘100 Years’ Still Not Long Enough

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
"100 Years" in one of the most in-depth and unsettling examinations of injustices against Native Americans to surface in film history. Director Melinda Janko follows the story of Blackfeet warrior Elouise Cobell, who fought for 30 years for justice for her people.
Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Alyssa DeFalco, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Breed banning will never actually work to stop dog bites.
Joseph Gorden Levitt stars in Oliver Stone’s new feature film “Snowden” based on the story of Edward Snowden, former employee of the CIA.

‘Snowden’ Sparks Privacy Debate

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
In the new biopic about Edward Snowden, director Oliver Stone leads a chilling inquiry into the concept of privacy in America.
Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
From the moment Rousseff reached the presidency, her decisions were always influenced by men.
RoadWatch, an road safety app developed by 5 NYU Abu Dhabi students, has won a competition netting them 272 thousand US dollars.

NYU Abu Dhabi Students Win $200k for Innovative Traffic App

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 17, 2016
RoadWatch, an app designed by NYU Abu Dhabi students, won 1 million Dhs and top honors at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
New York State should follow Florida's example and amend their transparency laws.
Members of the NYU community attended the vigil to pay their respects for those who have been affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia earlier this week.

SSC holds vigil for victims of South Asian earthquake

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
NYU Student Government held a vigil to honor the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia on Monday, October 26, 2015.
NYU Reacts: Government Shutdown

NYU Reacts: Government Shutdown

October 10, 2013
NYU students and professors are taking action in the days since the government shutdown.
GOP push for government shutdown shows irresponsibility

GOP push for government shutdown shows irresponsibility

September 22, 2013
A potential government shutdown over Obamacare is absurd and reveals congressional Republicans' disregard for the American public.
UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

September 11, 2013
After a tight Democratic primary election Tuesday night, the Board of Elections will hold a recount starting on Monday, Sept. 16.
Syria's biggest threat not being talked about

Syria’s biggest threat not being talked about

September 11, 2013
Despite extensive media coverage, Syria's greatest threat is not President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons, but the displacement of over six million Syrians.