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

Washington Square News

Senku is the main character of Dr. Stone, a dystopian anime exploring the capabilities of civilization. (Staff illustration by Marva Shi)

‘Dr. Stone’ Meditates on Civilization Itself

The much-promoted fall season anime balances microcosmic world-building with a battle for progress.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer Sep 16, 2019

3,689 years and 159 days after the entire world’s population was mysteriously turned into stone, Senku Ishigami awakens — and he’s been counting. Luckily for the world, Senku...

China Town, New York - April, 2019: Elderly men gather at Columbus Park to play a game of cards. Credit: Shina Peng

Chinatown, Manhattan

An exploration into Chinatown as more than a tourist spot, but rather as a glossed-over, fruitful hub of history, generosity and prosperity.
Shina Peng, Contributing Photographer Sep 6, 2019

Whenever someone asks, “Where are you from?” my answer is I was born and raised in Japan, but I’m ethnically Taiwanese. This “but” represents the dissonance I feel in...

Only Korea Should Determine Korean Peace

Only Korea Should Determine Korean Peace

As Japan and South Korea feud over trade and security issues, it is important to discuss why Japan should be kept out of Korean peace negotiations.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor Sep 2, 2019

Japan and South Korea have recently been involved in a number of disputes resulting in high economic and security tensions between the two countries. These disputes include a trade...

The Dangerous Impact of the Far-Right in Japan

The Dangerous Impact of the Far-Right in Japan

Considering political tensions in East Asia and the country’s own history, it is imperative that the growing influence of the Japanese far-right be addressed.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer Apr 15, 2019

Recently, Japan has seen a rise of far-right groups, or “uyoku dantai.” Their nationalist agenda advocates for policies such as replacing the current pacifist constitution,...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Maame Boatemaa | The Solo Traveler

Sam Klein, Managing Editor Mar 14, 2019

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Mark Yokoyama | The Nuclear Reactor

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief Dec 5, 2018

Mark limps into Bobst with a cast on his foot. There’s a round Boba Guys sticker slapped on the side, but that holds my attention for only a second. “What happened?”...

A scene from the Palm dOr-winning film Shoplifters. (via facebook.com)

Cannes Favorite ‘Shoplifters’ Arrives at IFC Center

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s drama won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and should be your next stop at the IFC Center.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor Nov 26, 2018
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s drama won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and should be your next stop at the IFC Center.
Goblin Slayer, a character from the namesake Japanese series. (via facebook.com)

Five Anime to Watch and One to Sit In on

With a slew of new anime releases on the horizon, WSN has the picks of what to watch and what to avoid this fall.
Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer Nov 14, 2018
With a slew of new anime releases on the horizon, WSN has the picks of what to watch and what to avoid this fall.
The cover of Kero Kero Bonitos latest album Time n Place.

Kero Kero Bonito Evolves From Sugar Pop Into Indie Rock with New Album

Jun Sung, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2018
Kero Kero Bonito’s incorporates experimental indie rock in their newest album "Time 'n' Place," signifying an evolution from their previous sugar pop style.
From left to right: Japanese Ambassador Reiichiro Takahashi, Jerome Cohen, Ren Ito and NYU Law Dean Trevor Morrison accepting the five million dollar donation from the Japanese government to the NYU Law U.S.-Asia Institute.

Japan Grants NYU Law $5 Million

Christine Lee, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2017
The Japanese government has granted NYU Law School five million dollars to advance education in international law. Japan hopes that the donation helps further and enhance legal relations between Japanese and American diplomats.
Tokyo, Japan.

Exposure | Snapshots of Japan

Euan Prentis, Staff Photographer Oct 10, 2017
The architecture of Japanese cities takes on many forms but creates a holistic image of everything that Japan has to offer.
Masayuki Mori and Machiko Kyô as the potter Genjuro and his client Lady Wakasa, in the ghost film “Ugetsu,” by Japanese director Kenji Mizugochi.

‘Ugetsu’ is an Essential, Beautiful Haunt

Matthew Holman, Contributing Writer Mar 2, 2017
The re-release of Kenji Mizuguchi’s 1953 film "Ugetsu" should be eagerly anticipated — the work is both one of the few ghost movies with neither over-the-top ghouls and one of the few war films that doesn't simply lapse into gore.

Comments (0)

Comments that are deemed spam or hate speech by the moderators will be deleted.
All Sort: Newest