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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

Characters like Joe Goldberg in “You” and Nate Jacobs in “Euphoria” are great examples of toxic and manipulative men that young girls continue to idealize because they are conventionally attractive. These characters normalize problematic behaviors in TV shows marketed towards teenages who then see these relationships as common and worth seeking. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)

Dear Teen TV Shows: Can We Please Stop Glorifying Toxic Men?

A reflection on some of the biggest shows, characters and relationships that shaped this generation of young women and a call for healthier depictions of love and boundaries.
Samaa Khullar, Staff Writer September 27, 2020

Content warning: this article contains themes of sexual assault, and emotional and physical abuse. When the teen mystery sensation “Pretty Little Liars” first aired on ABC...

Lucy Hale stars in a new, twisted game of "Truth or Dare."

Hale and Posey Play ‘Truth or Dare’

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 9, 2018
Imagine spring break gone wrong to the absolute extreme and that might hint at what to expect with Blumhouse Productions' latest film, “Truth or Dare.”
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Summer TV shows promise for more female representation

September 10, 2013
The show provides an original take on an oft-dramatized setting.