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Models pose in outfits as a runway show ends. A woman in a pink-and-black tracksuit holds a dog in a pink dress. A woman in a blue dress holding a dog in a similarly blue outfit, a woman in a dark blue dress and a dog in a similarly colored outfit, and a woman in a yellow dress holding a dog dressed in gold and blue.

Funari debuts eco-friendly line for canines

Catwalk? No, dogwalk.
Katherine Heglie, Contributing Writer September 12, 2022

Funari combined lifestyle and fashion in its Spring/Summer 2023 collection for the New York Fashion Week show, featuring colorful, edgy and modern designs for both pets and their...

Models walking the Deviate runway.

Deviate amplifies resilient dreams and repressed doubts

The Tucker sisters behind Deviate reach the “Land of Dreamers” in their new Spring/Summer 2023 collection.
Gabrielle Kwon, Contributing Writer September 12, 2022

Detroit-based brand Deviate brought streetwear to a new level in its Spring/Summer 2023 collection by establishing itself as an amalgamation of art, fashion and community....

Two models wearing similar yellow dresses with Chinese characters written across them walking side by side down a runway with the audience sitting in the back.

NewLeaper celebrates the intersection of sustainability and artistic expression

NewLeaper’s collections hone in on personal expression, sustainability and fashion as an art form.
Anthony Offiah, Contributing Writer September 12, 2022

NewLeaper, a fashion management agency, showcased its greenest designers at this season’s New York Fashion Week. Featured collections included Charlotte Siu’s SISIO "Bipolar"...

The Falafel Bowl and the Chicken Shawarma held up in front of a counter at fresh&co

8 Too Good To Go options near NYU for your next meal

When you’re getting a bit tired of dining hall food, here’s some places to save a few dollars while also saving the planet.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor September 9, 2022

I honestly don’t remember how or when I downloaded Too Good To Go, but the app has saved my stomach while saving food waste. Users can buy “surprise bags” of surplus food...

Chromatic full-body portrait of TikTok star Caroline Ricke in front of a Garage store.

Garage Clothing partners with TikToker Caroline Ricke for SoHo launch

So this is what those hot pink trucks around campus were all about.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor September 9, 2022

The day that I decided to wear my Garage Clothing quarter zip to class, I just so happened to spot a pink Garage coffee truck on campus promoting their new store at 508 Broadway...

A parade participant dressed in a traditional Caribbean outfit.

Finding belonging at the West Indian Day Parade

Also known as the Labor Day Parade, Brooklyn resumes West Indian Day festivities after a two year pause.
Alekah Laing, Contributing Writer September 8, 2022

As a Jamaican American who lives in Brooklyn, I grew up listening to classic reggae music and soca. The return of the West Indian Day Parade, also known as the Labor Day Parade,...

Dining tables and chairs in the foreground and food court vendors in the background.

Did Upstein get an upgrade? A vegetarian’s review

One vegetarian’s thoughts on the new and not-so-improved Upstein dining hall.
Sarah Whitacre, Contributing Writer September 8, 2022

Though it was before my time, I often hear upperclassmen reminiscing about the days of yore, when Downstein’s upstairs neighbor had Chick-fil-A and Jamba Juice. Those days are...

Illustration of five sets of fall season outfits against a green background.

NYC cinema classics to inspire your fall closet

In need of a new outfit this fall semester? Sit down with a bowl of popcorn and watch these five films on the big screen to inspire your fall wardrobe.
Katie Short, Staff Writer September 7, 2022

When I received my acceptance letter to NYU almost four years ago, I dreamed of walking across concrete in those Manolo Blahniks heels featured in “Sex and the City.” When...

Photograph of a banner saying “NYU Farmer’s Market” on the right, and an assortment of fruits and vegetables on a table covered in a purple NYU-branded tablecloth on the left.

A love letter to Kimmel’s farmers market

You read that right. Here’s the ins and outs of the most underrated way to use your NYU meal plan.
Sasha DuBose, Dining Editor September 7, 2022

I grew up in Delaware, a state many of you probably drive through to get to more exciting places. However, for me, Delaware’s abundance of farmers markets made me the number...

A person laying in bed on their phone.

How to make friends as an introvert

When talking to people is tiring, but the fear of missing out can ache more, here’s how to socialize without expending too much energy.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Trying to put the effort into interpersonal relationships can be draining for many people. If your idea of a fun weekend is wrapping yourself in blankets, putting on some noise...

A light purple background with illustrations of boba tea, coffee, white shoes, a sandwich in a container, Google Calendar, a spreadsheet and two clocks.

A senior’s guide to starting the new semester

Whether you’ve never been in the Big Apple or you’ve perfected your campus routine, here’s how to shake off those first week frazzles.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor September 2, 2022

With yesterday being my last first day of college, I think I’ve collected enough knowledge to hone in on my pre-semester preparations. I remember being an all-too-excited first-year...

Graduate Ayham Adawi in purple graduation robe holds the NYU Abu Dhabi banner. A crowd of graduates in purple robes are seen in the background.

Abu Dhabi, Shanghai seniors come together at NYC commencement

NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai seniors represented their schools during the university commencement ceremony for the class of 2022.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor May 20, 2022

For most students, commencement is a day to bring everyone together. Some families drive from New Jersey, while others fly from across oceans, all to watch their loved ones graduate....