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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

Beauty & Style

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Blazers, Sneakers and Jeans: Behind the Fashion Choices of NYU Professors

“I’m not going to wear those awful clunky shoes that a lot of straight white men wear. They just bring me to tears.”
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer May 6, 2019

A simple stroll through Washington Square Park makes it clear that NYU students reflect the fashion-conscious spirit New York City is known for. Classrooms contain an eclectic...

Elizabeth Bellotti is a fashion designer and Gallatin pre-law student. (Photo by Bella Mae Gil)

Gallatin Senior Pursues Passions in Both Fashion Design and Law

Elizabeth Bellotti dominates on the runway and, soon, in the courtroom.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer May 5, 2019

With her roommates frequently out of town, Gallatin senior Elizabeth Bellotti was free to transform her apartment into a repository of sewing machines, fabrics and materials...

Valerie Stepanova, CAS junior, tries on clothes at the NYU bookstore. Her goal is to create an entire outfit (minus the shoes) that is stylish, unobnoxious, and decently priced. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

I Tried to Put Together an Outfit With NYU Bookstore Gear

There are some hidden gems in the men’s section.
Valerie Stepanova, Contributing Writer May 2, 2019

Like any other college, NYU’s bookstore sells plenty of clothing that proudly professes in purple your association with the school to any passerby. And for a school not...

A woman wears a stylish water-proof  PVC coat.  (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

How Students Stay Stylish in the Rain

April showers bring stylistic dilemmas.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Navigating the sidewalks of New York City in the rain is unpleasant enough, but after your favorite white sneakers get drenched in dirty runoff water and your thrifted silk blouse...

Students talk about their fashion change during the seasons and how it affects their identity. (Photo by Tatiana Perez)

Students Talk Seasonal Style

Even wardrobes need a spring break.
Mehhma Malhi, Contributing Writer April 29, 2019

No longer bundled in huge jackets or swaddled in scarves, students are beginning to pack their winter wear away and debut their warm-weather wardrobes. However, as we enter spring,...

Wearing loud shades of green and pink, students showcase the new neon style trend. (Alana Beyer)

NYU Trend Report: Colors and Textiles Edition

What are the most fashionable students in the most fashionable city in the U.S. wearing?
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 29, 2019

NYU students are notorious for their refusal to ascribe to the stereotypical college uniform of sweats and a Jansport. Here are some color and textile trends students are either...

Poosh is a new beauty, lifestyle and e-commerce website launched by Kourtney Kardashian on April 2. (via Instagram)

Is Poosh the New Goop?

Students don’t have high hopes for the new lifestyle website created by Kourtney Kardashian.
Valerie Stepanova, Contributing Writer April 25, 2019

It’s difficult to deny the Kardashian hustle. There are more family businesses than family members, and Kourtney Kardashian recently unveiled yet another entrepreneurial venture:...

Some students used to wear makeup every day in high school but choose not to after they came to college. (Photo by Jennifer Kang)

Students Call it Quits on Makeup

No makeup, no problem.
Joyce Shin, Contributing Writer April 25, 2019

Whether we want it to happen or not, being a college student forces us to give up aspects of our old lifestyles, whether it’s a healthy diet, regular sleep or makeup. As a Sephora...

A student trims her bangs in front of a mirror. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

Banger Advice for Bangs

“Should I get bangs?”
Kylie Smith, Contributing Writer April 22, 2019

If you’re in a style rut and looking to spice up your look, bangs are a quick fix. The only problem is that there’s a lot to ponder before you whip out the scissors: styling,...

A woman shows off her new manicure. (Photo by Prianka Devi Koya)

Fighting Senior Citizen Isolation, One Manicure at a Time

The NYU GlamourGirls chapter teams up with a local senior center to connect students and seniors for manicures.
Jordana Bornstein, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019

The Woodstock Senior Center in Midtown buzzed with excitement when six students from the NYU GlamourGals chapter began setting up, transforming the small multipurpose space into...

Haven Spa, located at 250 Mercer Street, is one of the best places to get massages around NYU campus. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Destress Without Destroying Your Budget

Relaxation doesn’t have to be a luxury.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

With finals season around the corner, all of us could use a bit of stress-busting. You’re bound to be exhausted in both body and mind after all those hours of late-night cramming...

Old nighttime skin care products

Ten-Step Korean Skincare Routine? Try Two

I reduced my skincare routine to just two steps, and I’m never looking back.
Isla Na, Contributing Writer April 11, 2019

My nightly skincare routine used to include an oil cleanser to remove makeup, an apricot scrub, witch hazel toner, peptide or green tea seed serum and a moisturizer or facial...