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

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Beauty & Style

Molly Gunn from “Uptown Girls,” Nana Osaki from “Nana,” Tyler Durden from “Fight Club,” Daenerys Targaryen from “Game of Thrones” and Artie from “Cruella.”

From screen to street: 5 fictional characters to inspire your next style transformation

These film and TV characters offer timeless fashion aesthetics that will help with your wardrobe woes.
Gia Sidhu, Contributing Writer October 18, 2024

In a world where social media influencers and fast fashion reign supreme, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly defines personal style. But sometimes, the best inspiration...

An illustration of two models, one blonde and one brunette, in black dresses.

One-up your friends with these iconic Halloween costumes

From Chappell Roan to coconut trees, here are eight pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer October 10, 2024

Let’s face it: Halloween costumes over the past few years have been dead and uninspired. The same endless string of witches, pirates, cats and whatever else is found in the depths...

Six girls in a line are wearing, respectively, a sweater with loose jeans, a sweater with a skirt and belt, a sweater dress, a sweater and a skirt, a sweater with jorts and a sweater with uncuffed sweatpants.

How to stay stylish in sweater weather

As we brave the chilly weather in New York City, here is a guide on how to style the autumn staple.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Don’t let the sun in the forecast fool you — it’s officially fall. For many students, it’s the best season to show off their layered looks. A staple in most college students’...

Five girls in a locker room, all wearing jerseys. From left to right, they wear: a cropped, black jersey with jeans, a white jersey with a white maxi skirt, a white jersey with jean shorts, a green jersey with a mini skirt, and a white jersey vest with purple parachute pants and kitten heels.

From field to fashion: Styling the jersey for everyday

From casual to couture, jerseys are scoring major style points in 2024.
Eva Zhong, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Jerseys aren’t just game day gear anymore — they’ve become an off-the-field streetwear staple that blends athletic roots with everyday style. The “bloke-core” trend,...

A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.

These naked babies are taking campus by storm

Collectible toys like Sonny Angels and Smiskis are everywhere. But why?
Juan Hanes, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

An army of three-inch plastic babies has invaded our school. Clipped to phones, hanging from keychains, perched on desks — Sonny Angels, the collectible cherub-like figurines...

An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.

Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts

How to look your best to do your best.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

There are a lot of different styles on the streets of New York, particularly in the athleisure category. You can always trust that you'll see someone bouncing down to SoulCycle...

(Gia Sidhu for WSN)

Your ultimate guide to thrifting around NYU

Daphne Zhu, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

A brunette girl wearing a white top smiling, standing against a green wall, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U" illustrated next to her.

Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows

Dissatisfied with her experiences in the fashion industry, Leah Gans decided to change the trajectory of her career by creating a clothing label.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor September 30, 2024

Gallatin alum Leah Gans came to NYU with a passion for fashion, but left with a degree in the psychology field. Now, she’s hitting rewind and teaching herself how to channel...

An illustration titled “Songs as Outfits” with seven different characters dressed in different styles against a red background.

Rock out your wardrobe with these music-inspired outfits

Here are six looks based on six artists and their hit songs.
Jad Benslimane, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

The modern music landscape wouldn’t be the same without the influence of fashion, whether it be pop stars wearing iconic outfits from the runway or rappers name-dropping famous...