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

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Beauty & Style

An illustration of a baby with dark lines following its face contours and a syringe being inserted into their cheek. Next to the baby is a bottle labeled “Botulinum Toxin Formula” and the scratchy words “I want to look like a newborn again.”

Is the anti-aging trend necessary for young kids?

Trending skin care routines on social media expose young people to anti-aging methods and encourage an obsession with self-image.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

You are scrolling through TikTok and when a video pops up — it’s a 10-year-old at Sephora grabbing retinol and collagen products for their skincare routine. You keep scrolling...

An illustration of four people dressed in Halloween in four different panels, featured in an orange background. From left to right: A joker holding a pumpkin candy bucket surrounded by spider webs, a nurse in a candy toss background, a person holding a candy apple with bats filling in the background and a person wearing a shirt that reads "ERROR 404: COSTUME NOT FOUND" with ghost figures.

Halloween costumes I DON’T want to see this year

From murderers to male manipulators, here are some costumes we need to keep in the closet this year.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor October 18, 2024

Like it or not — Halloween is coming. The only thing spookier than a three-night Halloweekend bender would have to be picking out the perfect costumes for said occasion.  When...

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