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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

Many students are choosing to wear their hearts on their sleeves in support of fellow classmates who feel like there's no one safe to turn to.

Safety Pin: The New Symbol of Solidarity

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Safety pins as symbols of solidarity have made its way on to the clothes of NYU students.
Buying gently used second hand clothing from places such as The Goodwill Store, located at 44 W 8th St., is an affordable way to be chic while being a socially conscious shopper.

Social Responsibility: The Shopping of Tomorrow

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
Brands and consumers alike keep social responsibility in mind. Check out these brands before your next shopping spree.
From the average chain necklace to chokers of all sizes, accessories are often questioned for their relevance.

Jewelry: From Status to Self-Expression

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
Jewelry no longer defines social status but rather self expression.
Mallzee is a shopping app that is set up like Tinder, allowing you to swipe various products to your preference.

Style-Centric Apps For Your Phone

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Procrastinating has never been so fashionable. Download these style-centric smartphone apps today.
Less acne products is more when it comes to maintaining clear skin, as you do not want to over irritate your skin.

Break Through Your Breakouts

Halle Gold, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
Implementing a healthy diet and washing your face daily are just some of the ways you can combat breakouts.

Can leggings be considered pants?

Leggings Leave Jeans in the Past

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Fashion industry insiders and consumers alike now conclude, leggings are here to stay. Here's how you should style them.
It turns out that iPhones are dirtier than toilets, so avoid the germs and use headphones or earphones instead.

Cell Phones: Harming Your Skin?

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
While there is evidence for negative side effects for your skin linked to light emission from smartphones, they are life threatening.
Tyler Sanchez

Tyler Sanchez

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

The modeling industry’s influence has grown significantly in recent years, allowing for models to play a larger role in fashion by embodying a designer’s vision or a brand’s...

Skye Daru

Skye Daru

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Skye Daru won’t tolerate being seen as one-dimensional. In the new age of the social media supermodel, Daru knows the key to success is more than just showing off her latest...

Shaye Davis

Shaye Davis

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Shaye Davis may be balancing a budding modeling career with studying film and TV at Tisch School of the Arts, but she is surprisingly relaxed about it all. Sitting in the Think...

Matthew Russo

Matthew Russo

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Hailing from suburban Pennsylvania, Gallatin senior Matthew Russo came to NYU knowing he wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. Russo’s experience derives from him...

Rachel Wang

Rachel Wang

Sophie Shaw, Violet Vision Editor November 3, 2016

Fashion and fantasy are two realms that highlight the whimsical, inspire imagination and have dark sides. Designer and Gallatin alumna Rachel Wang, hopes to marry all of these...