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

Washington Square News

A man in a jacket peeks out between pieces of newspaper covering a window. A teenage girl stands behind the man and watches him as he looks out.

‘The Last of Us’ brings its source game to life in the best way possible 

This January, fans of the iconic zombie survival video game “The Last of Us” get to revisit the story of Ellie and Joel on HBO Max almost 10 years after the original game released.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer February 6, 2023

“The Last of Us” is a name avid gamers know all too well. Recently, the popular video game was adapted into a TV show on HBO Max with a star-studded cast featuring the likes...

Book cover of It's Kind of a Funny Story. (via Hyperion)

Unpopular Opinions: Young Adult Novels

The Arts Desk gives some fresh takes on novels for younger audiences.
Guru Ramanathan, Dante Sacco and Alex Cullina April 9, 2019

A new young adult novel adaptation, “After,” hits theaters this weekend, and for once it’s not based on a book by John Green or Nicholas Sparks. But instead of needlessly...

 Jack Quaid, an alumnus of the Experimental Theatre Workshop of the Tisch School of the Arts, spoke with WSN about his role in the upcoming HBO show “Vinyl” and his experience working in both New York and L.A.

Hammerkatz alum Jack Quaid on his short film, new HBO show

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
NYU alum Jack Quaid makes his directorial debut at the New York City Independent Film Festival with "After Lilly." WSN spoke with Quaid about his time as a comedian Hammerkatz, his upcoming role on HBO's "VInyl" and N.Y. vs. L.A.
Kabam previews exciting video game apps

Kabam previews exciting video game apps

Mary Ann Odete, Contributing Writer October 20, 2014
Kabam Media previews slate of new games for Marvel, "Lord of the Rings" and more.
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ARTS ISSUE: Young adult authors devalue genre purpose

December 5, 2013
In the past few years, young adult fiction has assumed a monstrous life of its own. It previously existed in the form of light romances, through authors like Sarah Dessen. Now, stories about high school crushes aren’t enough.
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Changes behind camera promise fresh direction

November 20, 2013
“The Hunger Games” was released last year to critical acclaim and box office success, and even with a director change, "Catching Fire" should achieve the same success.