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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

Two people browsing racks and tables of tee shirts in a store. A red neon sign that reads “City Fun” hangs above, and tee shirts and a skateboard hang from the back wall.

‘It’s band tee heaven’: City Fun is the East Village spot for music merch 

City Fun is a bright spot on an East Village block otherwise dedicated to bodegas. The store sells shirts from all your favorite bands, benefiting both the artist and the small local business.
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer Apr 20, 2023

Located on First Avenue between Second and Third Streets, City Fun is a vibrant explosion of color and music in the East Village shopping scene. The store exclusively sells band...

David Bowie with dark eyeshadow and long hair holds a microphone to his mouth while his eyes are closed and is surrounded by neon-colored fumes.

Review: ‘Moonage Daydream’ is an eccentric odyssey into the mind of David Bowie

Director Brett Morgen takes advantage of the IMAX format in his newest documentary to deliver a visual and auditory experience as extravagant as its subject. “Moonage Daydream” opens in select cinemas in New York on Sept. 16.
David Melean, Contributing Writer Sep 14, 2022

Given unprecedented access to the full David Bowie archive by Bowie’s Estate, director Brett Morgen’s “Moonage Daydream” brings to life an immersive cinematic experience...

An illustrated portrait of Robert Patison’s Batman. The illustration is close up on his face and he is wearing heavy black under eye makeup.

The inescapable campiness of ‘The Batman’

With a whopping three-hour long runtime and a cast full of attractive faces in silly costumes, "The Batman" exemplifies the inherent silliness of Hollywood's attempts to transform comic book schlock into material worthy of criticism.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor Mar 30, 2022

When Bill Finger and Bob Kane’s Batman first jumped from the comic book page to the silver screen, he did so wearing an excessively tight gray undershirt complemented by two...

Geffen Records released a 25th anniversary editino of Nirvanas live album, “MTV Unplugged In New York” on November 1. (Via Twitter @Nirvana)

Nirvana’s Immortal ‘Unplugged,’ 25 Years On

A quarter-century later, the live album remains the purest distillation of the rock band’s sound.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer Nov 17, 2019

No artist has ever done an “MTV Unplugged” set in one take, except one.  Geffen Records recently released a 25th anniversary edition of the legendary Nirvana live album,...

Eli Edwards, WNYUs Sports Director recording from the WNYU sound booth. (Alana Beyer)

WNYU Hosts Talk Radio and Resistance

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2018
Student hosts from NYU's radio station WNYU discuss the power of music as a social and political medium.
Black Pistol Fire played a high octane opening set at Irving Plaza on Feb. 15.

Black Pistol Fire Gains Momentum at Irving Plaza Show

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer Feb 21, 2018
WSN sat down with Black Pistol fire to discuss their origins and influences.

DREAMERS

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer Oct 10, 2017
WSN sat down with Nick Wold, at the Meadows, to talk about his time at NYU, how Dreamers came to be and a few quick fire questions.

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