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

Washington Square News

Arab Strap's latest album, “As Days Get Dark,” depicts statuesque bodies on its album cover. “As Days Get Dark” is Arab Strap's first studio album in 16 years. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Manasa Gudavalli, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

‘As Days Get Dark’ Review: Arab Strap’s Latest Offers Drab Diction and Lulling Lyrics

Arab Strap’s latest album, “As Days Get Dark,” comes at a depressing time with saddening songs. Featuring a bout of lackluster experimentation, the album doesn’t amount to much despite its intentions.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor March 9, 2021

With their latest album, “As Days Get Dark,” Arab Strap doubles down on the thickness of their Scottish brogue while delivering deliberately dreary dance tunes. Fluctuating...

Chris Pine in "Outlaw King." (via netflix.com)

Netflix Historical Drama ‘Outlaw King’ Falls Short of Epic

Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018
The Scottish biopic starring Chris Pine was re-edited following its TIFF premiere, but it’s still a mixed bag

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Scottish Referendum

September 18, 2014

Contributing columnist  Séamus McGuigan discuss Scotland's independence referendum that took place Sept. 18. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar Etman. It is filmed...

Scotland should say Yes

Scotland should say Yes

Séamus Andrew McGuigan, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Scotland should vote Yes and leave the U.K.
Scotland should say No

Scotland should say No

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Scotland should vote no in the referendum and stay in the U.K.
Clarity needed before Scottish referendum

Clarity needed before Scottish referendum

Tess Woosley, Deputy Opinion Editor September 11, 2014
Westminster should announce its position on the pound for Scotland before the independence referendum.