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

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An illustration of two figures displayed on a laptop placed on top of dark blue bedding with a cup of tea nearby. The first figure looks to be screaming, the other has a stern look.

Off the Radar: Black vampire myths and addiction in ‘Ganja & Hess’

Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Ganja & Hess” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer November 4, 2022

“Ganja & Hess” (1973) opens with a somber, gospel-inspired opening song that cryptically refers to crucifixion and blood thirst. A set of intertitles introduces the protagonist,...

March is Women’s History Month, and it is about time to bring the struggles, identities and successes of marginalized women to the forefront of people’s minds. NYU students discuss some of their own experiences and the stories of the women who inspire them each day. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Women’s History Is Made Daily

What being a woman represents to students in 2020 and the women that inspire them to keep paving the way.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer March 23, 2020

It’s March, which means that National Women’s History Month is upon us. When one thinks about women’s history, Susan B. Anthony’s suffragette movement is one of the most...

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.
Michigan artist Curtis Harding releases his new album “Face Your Fear.” Harding combines gospel and soul vibes and to tug listener’s heartstrings with honest words.

Curtis Harding Triumphs His Fears

Michael Muth, Staff Writer November 8, 2017
Curtis Harding's new album "Face Your Fear" brings some retro R&B vibes to the modern day.
A Nonviolent Response To Bigotry

A Nonviolent Response To Bigotry

Honor Saskia Milton, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
Protest music is a staple of most social movements, a phenomenon that spans for decades.