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Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Mariah Melendez, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
Studying abroad may be a refreshing experience for those struggling with social anxiety and depression.
The collaboration between Rihanna and Puma is one of many celebrity/designer duos hitting the market.

Celebrity Collaboration in Fashion Sparks Obsession and Imitation

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
Today there are a myriad of celebrity collaborations popping up throughout the industry. But does this compromise the style and integrity of these labels?
The publicity surrounding film festivals now allows for the event to become a showcase for fashion in addition to cinema.

Red Carpets Are the New Runways

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
Film festivals and red carpets are becoming the new runways.
Buenos Aires: The Uncultured American

Buenos Aires: The Uncultured American

Stephanie D’agostini, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
What happens when a citizen of a country know for its multiplicity of cultures journeys to a country with a defined culture? In this article, America meets Buenos Aires.
It's not hard to fall in love when you're abroad...but maybe with not what you think.

Prague: Czech-ing the Menu for Love

Charlotte Sparacino, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
Studying in Prague is a foodie's dream come true.

Introducing the WSN Abroad Desk

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor February 11, 2016
WSN's Abroad Desk goes live. Our newest desk showcases students' experiences studying abroad at NYU's global sites, from personal narratives to video stories.
Even with a map in hand, Thomas Devlin found out that navigating London was harder than he thought.

London: Making My Way Downtown, or Not?

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
Learning how to navigate a city all over again is not as easy as it seems, as this writer will soon discover after getting lost in the streets of London.
JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 10, 2016

JSong International’s colorful, bold and playful runway show mimicked the rising phoenix, going above and beyond expectations.  Chinese designer Way Zen found this show...

Vivi Academy Fall/Winter 2016

Vivi Academy Fall/Winter 2016

Lizbeth Pantaleon, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016

Vivi Moya made her debut as a designer with her Autumn/Fall 2016 collection this Wednesday morning. The 24-year-old designer said that she hopes her “very wearable, down...

Claudia Li Fall/Winter 2016

Claudia Li Fall/Winter 2016

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016

As electronic indie-pop played over the speakers in a dark, sparse room, Claudia Li was making a bold artistic statement. In her second NYFW collection, Li stunned with an impressive...

Photos courtesy of https://houghtonnyc.com/fall-winter-2016

Houghton Fall/Winter 2016

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

Houghton’s boutique style presentation for Fall 2016 was intimate yet airy. Held at the label’s West Chelsea atelier, the clothes were presented hanging or on dress forms....

NYU students get their housing assignments during fall's Welcome Week.

Spring Welcome Week Revolutionizes Spring at the Square

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
NYU hosted its first ever Spring Welcome Week this year.