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

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Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
The DJ who sexually assaulted Taylor Swift was finally hired by a new radio station. Now he has the ability to make his female coworkers, fellow employees and guest stars feel uncomfortable and violated, just as he did with Swift.
Swift's Assault Case Highlights DeVos' Flaws

Swift’s Assault Case Highlights DeVos’ Flaws

Carine Zambrano, Deputy Opinion Editor September 5, 2017
While the Obama Administration’s measures are flawed, a step back from it would not be beneficial to the victims who already face criticism for seeking justice, even when they are world-famous superstars like Taylor Swift.
Sarah Oliver’s most recent works include biographies of two young pop artists Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift.

Examining Celebrities in the Age of Internet

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 4, 2016
Sarah Oliver's books "Zayn: A New Direction" and "Inside Taylor Nation: True Encounters With Taylor Swift" are more interesting as examples of current celebrity culture than they are as biographies, detailed though they are.

Stream Like Your Life Depends on It

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 6, 2016
In today's digitized music landscape, how can companies react - and how should they react - in order to maintain profits?

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.
Ryan Adams covers '1989', showcases emotional lyrics

Ryan Adams covers ‘1989’, showcases emotional lyrics

Carter Shelter, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
Album covers usually fall flat of the original, but Ryan Adams recharges Taylor Swift's "1989" with a stripped-down version of the album.
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Industry has sexist standards

Janelle Pitts, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
While the music industry has made major strides toward feminism, it remains largely sexist
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Female pop stars are feminist role models

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and other stars are promoting themselves as feminists
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Arts Issue: Stacked casts distract from plotline

April 10, 2014
What do you get when you cast a bunch of the world’s greatest actors in a single movie?
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Taylor Swift, Aubrey Plaza to star in ‘True Detective’ next season

April 1, 2014
Writer Nic Pizzolatto will team up with Lena Dunham and Taylor Swift.
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Celebrity appearances boost TV show ratings

April 11, 2013
Stars such as Britney Spears, Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker have sparked viewership and enlivened audiences to watch certain shows again.