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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...

A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.

WSN at New York Fashion Week

Spring/Summer 2025
September 29, 2024

A table with various pins and stickers with the “HUMANE LEAGUE” logo. Brochures and magnets are also placed scattered on the table.

NYU’s Plant-Based Food Festival satisfies stomachs and strives for smaller carbon footprints

The university announced its participation in the New York City Mayor’s Office Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge at the festival on Tuesday.
Ashley Combs, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

NYU’s Office of Sustainability partnered with two student organizations to host the university’s second Plant-Based Food Festival in the Kimmel Center for University Life on...

A look inside a Cuban restaurant. Pictured are tables and chairs against the walls and employees behind the counter.

Community gems: The restaurants that feel like home

Three restaurants in New York City you’ll keep coming back to for comforting food at an affordable price.
Ryan Lin, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

Whether you find solace in your local suburban pho spot, your favorite nearby pizza place or the cozy cafe across the street, there is something unmistakably special about comfort...

The interior of a Mexican restaurant contains decorative sombreros hanging on the wall above the kitchen counter, with a large sign on the right features the words "BIRRIA L.E.S. TACOS”.

5 must-try restaurants on St. Marks Place for your next night out

We’ve combed through the familiar names, scary price points and the internet hype to give you five St. Marks spots that won’t let you down.
Amy Song and Sydney Poser September 27, 2024

In many ways, St. Marks Place — the portion of Eighth Street in between the Bowery and Avenue A — is the East Village’s cultural history condensed into a strip. St. Marks...

Blue, pink and purple hands hold pastel-colored bottles of perfume.

Perfumes that perfectly match your personality

From fruity florals to warm vanillas, here’s what your signature scent says about you.
Olivia Condell, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

“You smell good” is hands down one of the best compliments to receive. The last thing we do before walking out the door is spritz on some perfume — it’s part of how we...

In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.

Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus

The Haus of Violets brings ballroom culture to NYU students, paying homage to Greenwich Village’s deep roots in LGBTQ+ life and activism.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Greenwich Village has long been a host to queer history, specifically the underground subculture known as “ballroom” by Black and Latine transgender individuals. The “houses”...