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

Washington Square News

An aerial view of Havana, where a group of short, colorful buildings are located in front of the Caribbean Sea.

How NYU has operated programs in Cuba for years, despite travel restrictions

The university has sent groups of students to the country since 2002 through a license provided by the federal government.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor Feb 12, 2024

Every year, a small group of Tisch students heads for what can be a difficult place to reach for U.S. citizens — Havana, Cuba. For over a decade, NYU has been able to get around...

An illustration featuring a Cuban NYU student carrying the stories of her Cuban heritage with her. Behind her, a group of seagulls encircle a raft with Cuban asylum seekers, also known as balseros.

‘Patria y vida’: Cubans and Cuban Americans discuss differences in identity, expression

Cuban and Cuban American students weigh in on generational conflict, peer interactions and Cuban identity at NYU.
Bianca de Ayala, Contributing Writer Mar 3, 2022

Around 2.4 million Cuban immigrants have taken residence in the United States as of 2017. This diaspora consists of three generations, ranging from recent immigrants to third-generation...

Mario Balmaseda and Yolanda Cuéllar are seen lying in bed during a scene from the Cuban film “One Way or Another.” This film was recently preserved by MoMAs “To Save and Project.” (Courtesy Arsenal – Institut für Film und Videokunst)

Review: ‘One Way or Another’ exposes the phoniness of so-called revolutionary men

Sara Gómez’s “One Way or Another” is part of the MoMA’s “To Save and Project,” a film series devoted to showcasing the latest in film preservation. Gómez’s film expertly documents Cuba’s ongoing crusade to align its citizens with the aims of the revolution.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor Jan 24, 2022

Sara Gómez’s “One Way or Another” offers a feminist critique of the Cuban revolution that unmasks the so-called revolutionary qualities of the “new men” who supported...

Staff Rants and Raves: Fruit

Staff Rants and Raves: Fruit

From durians to watermelon — here’s what our staff thinks about fruit.

Rants On Eaten Fruits Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Managing Editor This is going to be an opinion as unpopular as my previous hot take on apples, however, this needs to...

Dayan Gonz (left) trains for a competition in a local gym in Havana, Cuba.

Boxing in Cuba

Photos of the popular Cuban sport from a semester abroad.
Apr 3, 2020

Words and Photos by Alina Patrick Boxing in Cuba is a visual representation of the resilience of an island embargoed, shut off from the rest of the world, yet still standing....

Elian Gonzalez, the subject of the Tribeca Film Festival documentary Elian, becomes torn between his homeland of Cuba and the United States in a bitter geopolitical debate.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Elian’ Recounts the U.S.-Cuba Showdown Over a 5-Year-Old Boy

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor May 1, 2017
Debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, "Elian" depicts the international custody battle over 5-year-old Cuban Elian Gonzalez, which made for a showdown between the United States and Cuba.
Liberals Shouldn’t Idealize Fidel Castro’s Legacy

Liberals Shouldn’t Idealize Fidel Castro’s Legacy

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer Nov 30, 2016
The contemporary normalization of Fidel Castro is a disservice to the tens of thousands murdered or exiled because of his actions.
Former Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro died on Nov. 25, and NYU students have something to say about it.

NYU Reacts: Former Cuba President Fidel Castro Dies at 90

Diamond Naga Siu and Jemima McEvoy Nov 29, 2016
NYU students react to the death of Cuba's former president, Fidel Castro.
Viva, starring Hector Medina, opens on April 29 at the Angelika Film Center.

‘Viva’ Brings New Life to the Queer Coming-of-Age Tale

Angelica Chong, Contributing Writer Apr 28, 2016
Set in Cuba, "Viva" centers on Jesus, whose father does not approve of his desire to be a drag performer.
Capitalism Wont Solve Cuban Inequality

Capitalism Won’t Solve Cuban Inequality

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer Mar 28, 2016
With no chance of mobility and a pittance from the central government, the poverty-stricken population of Cuba cannot hope to escape the cycle of poverty.
Obamas Disposition Towards Cuba Proves the U.S. Has Come A Long Way

Obama’s Disposition Towards Cuba Proves the U.S. Has Come A Long Way

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 19, 2016
A publicized presidential visit conveys good intentions, but a U.S. company creating jobs shows a deeper commitment to the Cuban people.
Karl Lagerfeld, pictured, has announced that the 2017 Chanel Resort Wear collection will make its debut in Havana, Cuba on May 3, 2016.

Fashion comes to Cuba with Karl Lagerfeld in 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2015
Is Cuba ready to be swept by the fashion world? Karl Lagerfeld says yes as Chanel plans to debut their next resort collection in the capital city of Havana.

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