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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

At Beauty Bar on 14th Street, you can get a drink and a manicure – at the same time. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Goodbye Midterms, Hello Manicures

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Midterm season is upon us, and, yet again, nervous nail-biting seems like everyone’s go-to reliever of stress. Two bleeding cuticles and five hangnails later, though,we realize...

Tisch first-year Joshua Lelonek designed this cape himself for his senior prom.(Courtesy of Joshua Lelonek)

A Cloak Stitched From Scratch

Trishna Rikhy, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

Piece Out is a new Beauty and Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.  Fashion is one of the most versatile and...

Kylie Jenner endorsing viral  brand Fit Tea on Instagram.

False Fitness and Flat Tummy Tea

Joanna Pisacone, Contributing Writer October 10, 2018

Scrolling through the Instagram Explore page will surely provide you with an onslaught of pretty faces and toned bodies, photoshopped or otherwise. The self-image people strive...

Merchandise in the MOMA gift store.

What to Cop from the Museum Gift Shop

Trishna Rikhy, Contributing Writer October 10, 2018

After surveying the galleries, immersing yourself in the culture and devouring the history contained within New York’s great museums, you deserve to take a glance at the gift...

Lindsey Miller poses for a portrait in her SoHo apartment. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

The Student Operating a Hair Salon From Her Dorm

Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer October 9, 2018

We’ve all had our traumatic experiences when it comes to hair. That bowl cut in elementary school your mom thought was so adorable? Looking back at the pictures makes you cringe....

Erin Peden sits with her friends at Dragcon.

Die Hard Fans Dress to Impress at DragCon

Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race dressed to impress at DragCon last weekend.
Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race dressed to impress at DragCon last weekend.
Donatella Versace, chief designer of the Versace Group, will stay after Michael Kors acquired the company.

NYU Students React to Versace Buyout

Bold move or detrimental to an iconic label?
Claire Wright, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Michael Kors just purchased the Italian brand Versace for $2.12 billion dollars. Here's how the brand is going to change.
Céline Spring 2019 Ready-to-Wear Collection.

Slimane’s Club Kids Are Canceled

Celine's newest creative director has rocked the fashion world with his pitch-black and regressively edgy Spring 2019 collection.
Amanda Burkett, Beauty and Style Editor October 1, 2018
Celine's newest creative director has rocked the fashion world with his pitch-black and regressively edgy Spring 2019 collection.
The new zit stick from Glossier has just released.

Glossier Zits, Happier Skin

Carol Lee, Contributing Writer September 26, 2018

For many NYU students, coming back to school goes hand in hand with breaking out. Maybe it’s the New York City air, maybe the late nights or both. Whatever the cause, affected...

Outdoor Flea Markets to Frequent This Fall

Outdoor Flea Markets to Frequent This Fall

Gia Araujo, Contributing Writer September 26, 2018
Find your new fall wardrobe at these nearby flea markets.
Some NYU students elect to work in retail jobs, both for financial benefits and networking purposes.

Finding Funds in Fashion

Hanna McNeila, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018

How are you supposed to live your best life in New York when everything you love drains your bank account? Instead of bagging textbooks in the bookstore or hoarding packages in...

Screenshot of the popular Instagram Thrift service Courtyard LA.

Instagram Is the Thrift Store of the Future

Amanda Burkett, Beauty & Style Editor September 19, 2018
Instagram thrift accounts have people's attention, but do they have their business?