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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

Kubo and the Two Strings is an animation that took a risk in diversifying Hollywood.

Risk-Taking ‘Kubo’ Pays Off

Dejarelle Gaines, Highlighter Editor September 6, 2016
"Kujo and the Two Strings" deals in risk and creativity in this season's most unique animated film.
Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Todd Haynes new film, “Carol”, explores a lesbian relationship in 1952 New York City.

‘Carol’ powerfully depicts lesbian couple in the ’50s

Sherrilyn Ling, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Director Todd Haynes said he crafted "Carol," a lesbian romance taking place in the 1950s, to be a love story first. Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchette star in this exquisitely produced film.
From October 22nd - 27th, New York's LGBTQ Film Festival will be premiering new pieces.

What to look for at NewFest this year

Staff Writer October 20, 2015
Celebrate LGBTQ in film at the NewFest Film Festival in NY. The most anticipated film of the festival is "Carol," starring Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett as two lovers in 1950s New York.
Three kids who discover a lost wallet in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.

‘Trash’ is Brazil’s ‘Slumdog Billionaire’

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
The light-hearted and family-friendly tones in "Trash" are not far from a deeper discussion about the slums of Brazil.