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

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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

New Valentine’s Films for Old Romantics

Matthew Holman, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

Enough is enough: Valentine’s Day cinema should no longer be monopolized by the tear-jerkingly repetitive “Titanic” and Nicholas Sparks marathons. Especially in a time...

Horror Films Have Lost Their Touch

Horror Films Have Lost Their Touch

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 26, 2016
As moviegoers, we vote for the kinds of films we want to see with our money, and the the idea that audiences will eat up any horror thrown our way has to end if we want to see more thoughtful, lasting scare flicks.
Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sophie Bennett, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Women still aren't equal.

Students React to Split of NYU Dropout Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

September 21, 2016
If Brangelina is splitting, does love even exist? What about the kids?
On-Screen Talent Needs to Start Looking More Like the Viewing Public

On-Screen Talent Needs to Start Looking More Like the Viewing Public

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor September 21, 2016
Viewers must also demand original films with nontraditional diversity.
Its Your Fault Blockbusters Are Flopping

It’s Your Fault Blockbusters Are Flopping

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer September 9, 2016
It is our responsibility — or rather, our duty — to spend our dollars at the movies more carefully.
Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 11, 2016
Viewers shouldn’t have to choose between gender parity, racial diversity and cultural awareness.

Screening Room Fails College Students

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 7, 2016
Napster founder Sean Parker's proposed streaming service The Screening Room would give viewers the opportunity to see new releases in their homes.

Netflix Conquers the Film Industry

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Netflix has started to produce its own cinematic content, causing traditional studios to worry if it will be the streaming service will be a major player in the coming years.
Hollywood Gives Women a Second Chance to Tell Their Stories

Hollywood Gives Women a Second Chance to Tell Their Stories

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
The stories of bold female figures need to be told truthfully, and now — thanks to Hollywood — they finally are.
MPAA Shapes Unhealthy Film-Watching Habits

MPAA Shapes Unhealthy Film-Watching Habits

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
Without proactive reform, this backwards, “mommy-like” system dictating cinema will harm children, the very group it is in place to protect.
Curated by Adam Dunlavy, “Close to the Chest” is a collaborative exhibition featuring the works of Steinhardt seniors Paula Rondon and Natalie Tung.

Gallery Intrigues Through Obscurity

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
The gallery, featuring works from Paula Rondon and Natalie Tung, is the first show in Steinhardt's 2016 Senior Honors Studio series.