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

Washington Square News

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What to do this week: Mills’ inauguration, pumpkin painting and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 16-22.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2023

Making Politics Pop: Social Commentary in Pop Art

Making Politics Pop: Social Commentary in Pop Art

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 4, 2018
The affair between pop art and politics that began with Warhol’s foray into political commentary continues to bring heat to modern movements under a diverse array of of new crafters and ever adapting techniques.
Franz Ferdinand contributed the song “Demagogue” to the “30 Songs, 30 Days” project, on its fifth day.

Pop is Putting the ‘Polis’ Back in ‘Politics’

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor October 25, 2016
The "30 Days, 30 Songs" initiative does what politics is supposed to do: make the officials that run our country and the processes surrounding their election back into a matter of public interest.
Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
Beyonce's music has always stood behind female empowerment, but she uses her capital — in this case, musical talent — like she’s a stockholder waiting for the right moment to sell.
Basic bitches no more

Basic bitches no more

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer November 18, 2015
Rejoice and be glad in basicness, bitches; your wardrobe needs it.
Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Meryl Streep and celebrities like her must serve as vocal role models for a new generation of unapologetic feminists devoted to the pursuit of equality.
Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Michael Dellapi, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Movies like Mad Max and Straight Outta Compton might look superficial but carry deeper social messages, and cinemagoers should be more discerning about the sorts of movies they see.