Community Reflects on NYU Hall of Famer Cal Ramsey’s Passing

Larger-than-life New York City basketball great Cal Ramsey passed away on Monday.

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor • March 27, 2019

Calvin “Cal” Ramsey, NYU Hall of Famer, former New York Knicks player and longtime broadcaster, passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Ramsey died of cardiac arrest at...

Remembering Dr. King with Producer Trey Ellis

Carter Glace, Staff Writer • April 16, 2018

WSN speaks to Trey Ellis, executive producer of the new HBO documentary “Into the Wilderness,” in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In Favor of Blockbusters: Cash, Explosions and Artistry

Carter Glace, Staff Writer • September 29, 2016

A distaste for blockbusters – so often rooted in snobbery – has escalated in the past few years, along with the rise of superhero movies, massive franchise tent poles and consistent...

National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer • September 22, 2016

Beyond its implication that law enforcement is opposed to calls for justice, the request for cops to abandon protesters is also deeply troubling due to its fascist elements.

Oscars, Emmys get no awards for diversity

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer • October 22, 2015

Despite the most diverse group of Emmy nominees in history, awards shows still fail to recognize people of color.

Food to accompany Oscar films

Kendall Levison, Staff Writer • February 16, 2015

Serve a movie-inspired meal in honor of the Oscars.

Female directors receive critical acclaim

Marcus Jones, Staff Writer • November 6, 2014

Though female directors are beginning to make blockbuster films, Hollywood needs to improve its gender imbalance