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

Washington Square News

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WSN’s guide to the 62nd New York Film Festival

In anticipation of this year’s New York Film Festival, WSN has put together a list of must-see movie premieres that you will want to secure tickets for before they sell out.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor September 9, 2024

This year, the New York Film Festival — which runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 14 — will celebrate its 62nd anniversary. With the festival’s Main Slate featuring films from 24...

Three blurry-faced people stand in front of someone’s shoulder.

Allegory for the 21st century

After a night’s sins, an invisible voyeur relives his delusions with sober eyes. This immersive fictional one night odyssey shows a fight with fear, trust, authenticity and perception.
Julian Hammond Santander, UTA Exposures Editor March 7, 2022

Actress Renate Reinsve from the film “The Worst Person in the World” stands on a balcony overlooking Oslo. She holds a cigarette.

Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ investigates the perpetual uncertainty of adulthood

Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s third tribute to Oslo, “The Worst Person in the World,” follows Julie as she navigates self-love, romance and the intersection of the two.
Lorena Campes, Staff Writer February 22, 2022

Title sequences say a lot about a film. Marvel movies famously open with an intricate animation, while genre films, such as the romantic comedy, often opt for character montages...

“Memoria” is director Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s latest feature film. The movie is a beautiful and deeply thoughtful journey through Colombia. (Image courtesy of Neon)

Review: ‘Memoria’ is hauntingly immersive

In his first film produced outside of Thailand, Apichatpong Weerasethakul paints a stunning picture of Colombia.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

“Memoria,” Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s latest feature film, follows Jessica (Tilda Swinton), who is haunted by a loud, consistent bang that only she hears. As she tries to...

The Soho Diner tucked away in Lower Manhattan. (Photo by Divya Nelakonda)

Soho Diner Reimagines the Humble American Eatery

Serving night owls, early birds and everyone in between, you can find pork schnitzel and vegan banana pancakes all at the same joint — further proof that the American diner is truly timeless.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor January 30, 2020

In the age of elaborate latte designs, rainbow-colored food and bizarre cross-cultural ingredient combinations, the classic diner feels akin to a lost art. Even in the city that...

Glitter, Glitz and the Golden Years

Glitter, Glitz and the Golden Years

Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 24, 2019

A Renaissance in Independent Filmmaking

A Renaissance in Independent Filmmaking

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor April 4, 2018
Your favorite movie from the past five years almost wasn’t made. Luckily, it was, thanks to the growing independent studios that put it in theaters.
Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

  A burst of color set the playful and animated mood in Hayley Elsaesser’s Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Elsaesser, clad in a long, bright coat and neon blue hair,...

Degen Spring/Summer 2015

Degen Spring/Summer 2015

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer September 5, 2014

Beach balls, palm trees, neons and pastels transported spectators to a psychedelic beach in the middle of a utopian world that was Degen’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection....

Rachel Liquindoli for WSN

FRINGE: Neon: fun, fashionable and fluorescent

April 17, 2013
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the return of neon.