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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...

A man in a yellow shirt with blue jeans does a skateboarding trick over the camera. Two men are filming him.

Review: How a New York City museum highlights the rise of skate culture

The Museum of the Moving Image recently unveiled a new exhibition featuring authentic clips and artifacts from the rebellious skateboarding era of the ’80s and ’90s.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”

The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go

A yummy snack can turn a tiresome train ride into a carefree commute.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Oops, three minutes till the train. Grab your bag, don’t forget your AirPods. Am I on the right train? Will I get to class on time? As a commuter student from Princeton, New...

A garden surrounded with flowery green bushes. In the middle is a big tree with a person sitting on the park bench under the canopy.

Green getaways around NYU

Forget Washington Square Park — it’s time to find a new green space and escape this concrete jungle.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

If you’re searching for a peaceful place without straying too far from campus, look no further. The NYU area has more green spaces beyond the hustle and bustle of Washington...

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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...