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

Washington Square News

Barak Goodman’s new documentary, “Oklahoma City”, recounts the Timothy McVeigh’s bombing of a federal building in 1995.

‘Oklahoma City’ Proves Depressingly Relevant

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The new documentary on Timothy McVeigh's infamous bombing of Oklahoma City in 1995 reeks of the white supremacy that many citizens see in today's political climate.
The documentary "They Call Us Monsters" focuses on three juvenile delinquents and the negative stigma they have with society.

“They Call Us Monsters” Brings Humanity to Juveniles

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer January 24, 2017
"They Call Us Monsters" sheds a light on the issues with the juvenile justice system through the lives of three delinquents.
"Seasons", a film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzud, illustrates the beauty of nature through graceful, isolated footage of animals in the wild and limited human actors.

‘Seasons’ Argues for Environmental Protection

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
Can humanity survive itself for much longer?
Directed by Jeff Nichols, "Loving" portrays the story of an interracial couple during the case of Racial Integrity Act of 1924.

‘Loving’ Proves Comforting in Its Justice

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
The new film "Loving" captures with astounding emotion and power the importance of the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia which ruled in 1964 that any law prohibiting interracial marriage was unconstitutional.
Dastaar is a short film created by CAS alum Javian Le, focusing on the themes of Islamophobia in the US, especially shortly after the events of 9/11.

Alum Short Film Tackles Islamophobia

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
In his powerful new short film "Dastaar," NYU alumni Javian Ashton Le examines the pervasive bias towards Muslims and practitioners of Islam in today's heated political climate.
Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sexism in the Film Industry: Blockbusters vs. Indies

Sophie Bennett, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Women still aren't equal.