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An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

In her review of London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015, Vanessa Friedman of the New York Times wrote, “Fashion, after all, is by definition unnecessary.” Though this phrase...

StyleLikeU's "What's Underneath Project" profiles stylish individuals to tell the unique story behind their clothes.

Beauty and style deeper than skin and sneakers

Laura Casado, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
Beauty company Olie Biologique and mother-daughter duo blog StyleLikeU rebrand style for an all-inclusive public.
Tamera Davis (Gallatin ’19), member of NYU Project Outreach, volunteer at Strive for College, and one of many on campus who enjoys giving back to the community, says she is thankful for the opportunities offered by a prestigious university.

Show your thankfulness around the city

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
List of ways to show your thankfulness regardless of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Lights and garland hang in the windows at The Strand, spreading holiday cheer to those just passing by.

Avoid the ‘Christmas creep’ around the city

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Avoid these places decked out in Christmas decorations to take it one holiday at a time.

Stay cozy with these warm drinks

Mallori Albright, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
Warm up with this list of the best hot drinks around the city.
Students change their majors.

Changing Majors: Naomi Catherine Gheorghe

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Changing majors is a series in which people discuss the conflicts they faced when switching majors.
An Industry Obsessed with the Body

An Industry Obsessed with the Body

David Bologna, Beauty & Style Editor November 16, 2015
The fashion industry has not just accepted, but fetishized the thin ideal, conceptualizing and commodifying a body standard as a method to sell clothes.

Proposed law could protect underage models

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Representative pens underage protection bill for fashion's upcoming generation.
Jeremy Eckl at work by the Rock Wall in
Palladium Athletic Facility.

What you need to know about work study

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
A deeper look into federal work study program options at NYU and how to get involved.
Jeremy Eckl at work by the Rock Wall in
Palladium Athletic Facility.

Whole Foods to launch chain of affordable stores

Sherrilyn Ling, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
NYU students react to announce that Whole Food's will be opening a new chain of lower-priced stores.

Stylish courses to spice up your semester

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
The top spring 2016 courses for the studying fashionista.
Lemon, Honey, Ginger and orange juice are some popular, simple and effective remedies during the flu season.

Five home remedies to fight your finals flu

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Students share homemade remedies from around the world.