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

Washington Square News

Split-image illustration of cartoon characters with a dark blue background. A young boy in orange clothes with an arrow tattoo on his forehead is at the center. A man and a woman controlling fire and water are on the right side. There’s a flying bison, blue mask and another woman in face paint with a headdress on the left.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is rough, buddy

The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” rarely ever excels as a shot-for-shot remake of the popular cartoon, ultimately frustrating longtime fans of the original.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah March 15, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers for “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Two of your favorite WSN staffers offer their thoughts on one of the most anticipated shows of the...

A teenage boy wearing leather armor over a t-shirt and jeans is standing on the edge of a cliff holding a shield. His back is facing the camera and there is a forest in the background.

Review: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is an ode to loyal fans

The long-awaited adaptation of a childhood classic seems to have matured with its enthusiasts, while making room for the appreciation of a larger audience — still, some question if it has matured too quickly.
Eleanor Jacobs, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

I met up with hometown friends over winter break to watch the premiere of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the same peers I had spent middle school rehashing its source material...

An iPhone screen displaying an image of Lana Del Rey on a purple background. Various artist and song names are in white text. The phone is being held by a hand over a brown wooden table.

How unlimited music is changing our listening habits

In honor of Spotify Wrapped, it’s worth taking a deep dive into how streaming services shape the ways we think about music.
Maisie McDermid, Contributing Writer November 30, 2023

Record Runner, a long, narrow record and CD shop in the West Village, houses decades worth of songs. Visitors flip through crates of record sleeves, from Otis Redding and Led Zeppelin...

A man in a gray hat and black aviators with a white jacket sits in a car.

Review: ‘The Killer’ is a portrait of the 21st century man

David Fincher’s hitman thriller is a bizarre dark comedy that reflects on the director’s own filmmaking process.
Ben Raimondo, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

Michael Fassbender’s unnamed character is your average 21st century man. He eats McGriddles, listens to The Smiths religiously, wears bucket hats and loves to share obscure facts...

My Bloody Valentine is an Irish-English alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 1983. The band signed with Domino who made the band’s third album, “m b v,” available online on streaming services. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

My Bloody Valentine rereleases music for streaming with two new albums on the way

The band known for a lack of new music just gave their fans a lot to listen to and even more to anticipate.
Sebastian Zufelt, Contributing Writer April 13, 2021

With a 20-year period between their second and third albums, My Bloody Valentine has had a history of hiatuses between music releases. This makes the latest news from the band...

HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit

HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit

Sam Gray, Contributing Writer March 15, 2021

Warner Brothers announced that their upcoming movies will be streamed on HBO Max in December. Since these films will be released simultaneously in theaters, this decision has robbed...

COVID-19 and quarantining provided time for many people to pick up new skills like learning to play an instrument or producing music. However, musicians who rely on touring and festivals to make their income are having a hard time making ends meet from streaming services alone. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

The Time To Support Independent Musicians Is Now

COVID-19 has impacted independent musicians and music venues severely. They are finally receiving the help they deserve.
Anastasia D. S. Johnson, Contributing Writer September 14, 2020

When COVID-19 first hit, people found themselves with substantially more time on their hands. As numerous people have turned to music as an escape, the percentage of streaming...

Alan Yang’s Netflix film “Tigertail” opens with a young boy running through a field. The film is based on the immigration story of Yang’s own parents. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Searching For Love and Finding Heartbreak in ‘Tigertail’

Alan Yang’s new Netflix movie is a touching, heartbreaking story of immigration, sacrifice, loneliness and communication.
Ben Linder, Contributing Writer April 20, 2020

“Tigertail” might not be the feel-good movie you’re yearning for right now, but it is perhaps exactly what’s needed. Written and directed by Alan Yang (“Master of None”...

There are many streaming services available on different platforms that are accessible to people staying home. The performing arts could be enjoyed digitally from home, and that should be taken advantage of during this time. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

The Pros and Cons of Streaming Performance

As streaming services for plays, dance and other performing arts continue to surface, people must evaluate the pros and cons behind watching performance online.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor March 24, 2020

As people wait to be admitted into a theater, nothing builds anticipation more than colorful Playbills, anxious audience members and bright flashing lights boasting a show’s...


Dollface, a Hulu original series, launched its first season on Nov. 15. (Via Twitter @dollface)

‘Dollface’: An Unexpectedly Necessary and Hilarious Rollercoaster Ride

The Hulu original is a comedy we didn’t know we needed about female friendship.
Nyssa Joseph, Contributing Writer December 4, 2019

“Dollface” is a show that audiences did not even know they needed. The Hulu original comedy about the bonds of female friendships and womanhood follows the journey of Jules...

The End of the F***ing World Season 2 premiered on Netflix in early November. (Via Facebook)

‘The End of the F***ing World’ Should Only Come Once

The second season of the much-loved show is as funny and touching as ever, but unnecessary all the same.
Ben Linder, Contributing Writer November 27, 2019

The end of the first season of “The End of the F***ing World” was not, in fact, the end. James and Alyssa are back. Maybe it was stock foolishness, but I was surprised to see...

Set in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ on November 12, 2019. (Via Facebook)

The Good, The Bad and ‘The Mandalorian’

The Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe is a bland homage to spaghetti westerns with none of their enduring charm.
Mas Bouzidi, Contributing Writer November 27, 2019

I love “Star Wars.” Granted, not all of it, but I love the universe. So for me, “The Mandalorian, had everything going for it. A spaghetti western set in space? What more...