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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

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

Washington Square News

NYU alumnus, Spike Lee, is one of the several prominent members of the film industry boycotting the Oscars this year.

Hashtagging for a More Diverse Oscars

Zach Martin, Arts Editor January 25, 2016
The Oscars are facing are changing their membership rules after controversy over lack of diversity.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 21, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.

Women of color ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film

Aliya Ikhumen, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
"Straight Outta Compton" is an important film about police brutality and racism, but fails to recognize women of color.
Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Michael Dellapi, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Movies like Mad Max and Straight Outta Compton might look superficial but carry deeper social messages, and cinemagoers should be more discerning about the sorts of movies they see.