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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

Are race jokes funny?

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Sitcoms exploit race as sole punchline.

From screen to street: TV-inspired NYC days

Staff August 28, 2015
Spend a day through the eyes of your favorite TV characters.
Student songs top charts in China

Student songs top charts in China

Lingyi Hou, Contributing Writer April 5, 2015
Profile of Shan Gao, a student in the Songwriting Master's Program, who has recently received two No. 1 hits in China after her songs were featured on a popular Chinese TV drama.
TV portrays idealized New York City

TV portrays idealized New York City

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
Television shows like Girls portray an unrealistic standard for post-grad life in New York City.

Spring television premieres

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015

“Man Seeking Woman” is an FXX show featuring the fantastical romantic mishaps of Josh Greenberg. In the first episode, Josh goes on a blind date with a troll, hates his ex’s...

Spring television premieres, farewells

A recap of the television shows premiering this spring.
Skirball ‘GoT’ premiere thrills

Skirball ‘GoT’ premiere thrills

April 3, 2014
NYU Program Board hosted an exclusive pre-screening of the Game of Thrones season 4 premiere episode.
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Fallon, Meyers prepare to join late night TV history

February 2, 2014
The new picks follow a pattern of recruiting SNL comedians for more serious roles on nighttime television.
Fox plans to forgo pilot season in hope of better television

Fox plans to forgo pilot season in hope of better television

January 26, 2014
Fox is opting out of the traditional pilot season.
WSN Arts Desk's Best of 2013

WSN Arts Desk’s Best of 2013

January 5, 2014
WSN's Arts Staff picks the best in movies, television and music.
Netflix provides perfect winter break binge-watching options

Netflix provides perfect winter break binge-watching options

December 10, 2013
There's nothing quite like winter break to spend binge-watching on classic TV online.
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ARTS ISSUE: Creators make ‘Sleepy Hollow’ laughable, annoying

Clio McConnell December 5, 2013
The absurd number of ideas that are thrown together in "Sleepy Hollow" combine for a show that exasperates rather than entertains.