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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

The movie poster from "Crazy Rich Asians."

The Limitations of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Joel Lee, Staff Writer September 10, 2018
While Asian Americans are finally becoming the protagonists of their own stories with films like "Crazy Rich Asians," audiences have come to question and critique what this means for Asian Americans in film.
Lorde: Melodrama World Tour 2018 at Prudential Center on Friday, April 6.

Lorde Embraces the Intimate on ‘Melodrama’ Tour

Joel Lee, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Lorde dazzled sold-out crowds at Barclays Center and Prudential Center this past week on her "Melodrama World Tour."
The Immortal  (Musical) Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement

The Immortal (Musical) Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement

Joel Lee, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
Gil Scott-Heron, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke and other musicians transformed people’s experiences into powerful rallies for justice during the Civil Rights Movement.
Andy Goldsworthy in LEANING INTO THE WIND, a Magnolia Pictures release.

The Ephemeral Life in ‘Leaning Into the Wind’

Joel Lee, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
“Leaning Into the Wind" poignantly examines the life of British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy through his various installations and sculptures of nature.
Kevin Wilson, Jr.: “My Nephew Emmett”

Kevin Wilson, Jr.: “My Nephew Emmett”

Joel Lee, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Tisch graduate student Kevin Wilson, Jr. is already nominated for an Academy Award for his short film “My Nephew Emmett.”
A photo of "Emmett Till" director Kevin Wilson Jr, an NYU Tisch grad student.

Hidden Gems in Oscars’ Live Action Shorts

Joel Lee, Contributing Writer February 16, 2018
This year’s Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts are timely in tackling the nuances of social issues that we face today.