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

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

Washington Square News

The Golden Age of TV Is Costing Our TV Writers

The Golden Age of TV Is Costing Our TV Writers

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
There’s a reason people are calling this period the Golden Age of TV, as the TV experience has fundamentally changed. However, I would argue, not all of these changes are for the better.
Stern freshman, Mohan Maholtra, is competing on the “Jeopardy! College Championship.”

NYU Student in the Running to Win $100,000 Jeopardy Prize

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
Stern freshman Mohan Maholtra talks competing on "Jeopardy! College Championship," his love for history and how he prepared for the game show.
The first season of Netflix's newest original series, "Santa Clarita Diet," debuted on Friday, February 3.  The show combines gore and comedy with Drew Barrymore's role as a cannibalistic suburban mom.

Drew Barrymore and Cast Carry Netflix Original

Julian Wright, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Netflix's new series has the makings for a great appetizer, but perhaps not enough meat to be a main course.
WSN talk about their favorite Gilmore Girls episodes.

Staff Recs: Favorite ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes

WSN Staff November 18, 2016
Can't wait for the return of "Gilmore Girls?" Neither can we. Seriously.
Faith Gates challenged herself to go a week without Netflix.

I Tried… Giving Up Netflix for a Week

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
Netflix is often a comfort for students at the end of a long day. But what happens if you had to give it up for a week? Read on to find out!
“Search Party,” a television series created by two Tisch graduates, highlights its actors’ individuality in the show’s dark comedy.

Searching for Genuine Sentiment

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 23, 2016
"Search Party," the new television series on TBS co-created by NYU alumni Charles Rogers and Sarah-Violet Bliss, dives deep into both the comedic and the dark aspects of life in New York as a millennial.
Scene from Marvel's TV Series Luke Cage.

Luke Cage Is Not Just Relevant — It’s Excellent

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
In a time where there are more black people incarcerated than there were recorded slaves in the history of the United States, Luke Cage brings a much-needed bulletproof black man to the screen and gives Marvel the revival it much needed.

In Comedy Central’s series “Drunk History,” drunk comedians retell history as live recreations mimic their tellings.

History is Better Drunk

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
With originality and spunk, "Drunk History" begins its latest season by proving that its formula for recounting history with alcohol and humor has not yet worn out it welcome.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.
The Bob’s Burgers art show tribute will be showing at Spoke Art NYC in the Lower East Side through the 16th of October.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Fans Have Dreams Come True

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Finally, fanart is given the recognition it deserves in Spoke Art Gallery's exhibition of Bob's Burgers-inspired art from artists across the globe.
Cable vs. Netflix: Why Cable Should Win

Cable vs. Netflix: Why Cable Should Win

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Why watch Netflix when you can watch cable?
Some may see Philo as an alternative to Netflix or HBO Go, offering users a way to both watch shows live as well as record them to watch on their own time.

Philo Could Take Netflix and Chill To a New Level

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Students in two of NYU's residence halls experiment with Philo, a new streaming service.