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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

An illustration of a podium with the Columbia University logo sitting on the first place with a green check mark next to it. The N.Y.U. logo, with a red cross next to it, sits on the second place. “Silly purple school” is written next to the N.Y.U. logo in purple.

Off-Third: Columbia is better than NYU

Columbia embodies everything a traditional college should be, from its campus, its student body, its sports and its academia. NYU can’t compete.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer Sep 26, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Let me be the first to address the elephant in the room — everyone who attends NYU was rejected from Columbia. It’s the one characteristic...

An illustration of a sports podium with a generic college building on the first place spot.

Off-Third: A sincere apology to our readers. College rankings do matter.

In a response to a previous article, Liberal Studies’ own Alexandra Cohen admits that she was wrong and that college rankings do matter — when they’re good.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor Sep 14, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Last semester, I made a grave mistake out of my own insecurity of NYU’s placement in the top 30 rather than the top 25. I claimed that...

The #MeToo movement has brought the actions of many prominent figures in the film industry to light since 2017, but the problems they created are far from solved. Some of Hollywood’s big names like Polanski, Allen, and Weinstein, who have been exposed for their acts of sexual assault, are still praised for their work. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Dear Roman Polanski, Woody Allen and Harvey Weinstein: You Are Not The Victim

The #MeToo movement has made great strides since its peak in 2017, but the injustices that it spoke out against and those that profit from it are far from disappearing.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer Apr 6, 2020

Content warning: this article addresses rape and sexual abuse against children. “Well done, pedophilia” echoed in the halls of the Salle Pleyel, the words chanted by French...

Robin Wright in House of Cards. (via netflix.com)

Can a Show Go on Without Its Star?

How does a show move forward after the departure of a controversial figure that it revolved around?
Taylor Stout, Staff Writer Nov 12, 2018
How does a show move forward after the departure of a controversial figure that it revolved around?
Let Woody Allens A Rainy Day in New York See the Light of Day

Let Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ See the Light of Day

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer Feb 2, 2018
Despite resurfacing sexual assault allegations, Amazon Studios should uphold it's contract to release Woody Allen's "A Rainy Day in New York."
Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ Should Not Be Released

Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ Should Not Be Released

Amelia Levin-Sheffield, Contributing Writer Jan 30, 2018
Woody Allen's not-so-much-of-a secret in Hollywood has gone dismissed by many actors by them blindly agreeing to work with him despite his past.
NYU dropout Woody Allen released his new film “Wonder Wheel” at the New York Film Festival. The film tells the story of a couple in the 1950s living in Coney Island.

Painful Nostalgia in ‘Wonder Wheel’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor Oct 16, 2017
NYU alumni Woody Allen closed out the 55th New York Film Festival with "Wonder Wheel," a story of nostalgia and disappointment.
The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer Oct 5, 2017
Political satire has been a way for filmmakers to hold society accountable for their actions through humor. With the current political atmosphere, satire has become the most formidable form of cinema.
Nothing says New York film classic like Woody Allen’s Manhattan, showcasing some of the city’s iconic views.

Essential New York Films to Appreciate New York

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor Sep 5, 2017
Many, many films have captured the essential essence of New York City -- here are our choices of the ones that did it best.
via flikr.com

Navigating the City

Alexa Spieler Aug 24, 2014
Avoid looking like a tourist with these guidelines.
via Broadway.com

‘Bullets over Broadway’ fails to hit bullseye

Apr 17, 2014
Woody Allen writes the witty book for this Broadway musical adaptation of his eponymous film.
Social media shift power

Social media shift power

Feb 13, 2014
When Allen and Farrow first began their public battle, social media did not yet exist.

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