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LS Sophomore Honore Collins won three events for the women’s swim team at West Chester University on Jan. 20.

Women’s Swimming and Diving

September 3, 2019

2018-19 Record: 3-3 Athlete to Watch: Stern senior Honore Collins certainly made a splash last season, when she won three national titles in three days at the NCAA Swimming...

Steinhardt junior Yuji Cusick (center) runs a cross-country race at the Ramapo College Season Opener on Friday, Aug. 31.

Men’s Cross Country

September 3, 2019

Athlete to Watch: CAS senior Ben Karam had some strong performances last season including when he set a career-best time in the 3,000m (8:45.28) at the NYC Division III Invitational....

First-year Siena Moran has been the top NYU finisher at all three meets this fall, leading the Violets to a ninth-place regional ranking. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

Women’s Cross Country

September 3, 2019

Athlete to Watch: Steinhardt first-year Siena Moran had a sublime start to her NYU career, finishing in first place at the team’s season opener at Ramapo College on Friday. Keep...

A member of the women's fencing team.

Women’s Fencing

September 3, 2019

2018-19 Record: 14-17 Athlete to Watch: Last season, Stern sophomore Tiffany Luong earned a 56-22 foil record, the second most foil wins and the third most overall wins in a...

At the NYU-NJCU match, Tristan Medios-Simon scored all three goals for his team, bringing NYU up to a tie with NJCU.

Men’s Soccer

September 2, 2019

2018-19 Record: 12-4-3 Athlete to Watch: Despite starting only nine games last season, forward Oliver Kleban led the team in points, goals, assists and shots on goal to win...

The Red Flag Law Doesn’t Do Enough

The Red Flag Law Doesn’t Do Enough

Despite being hailed as a progressive achievement, New York State’s new gun control law isn’t enough to stop gun violence.
Noah Friend, Staff Writer September 2, 2019

This past weekend, a new gun control law, which has been named the Red Flag Bill, was put into effect in New York State. The law allows for teachers, family members or the police...

Jisr az-Zarqa, Israel

Taylor Bissey, Contributing Photographer May 6, 2019

This photo story is a glimpse into the Israeli town of Jisr az-Zarqa, one of the only artisanal fishing communities remaining along the Israeli coast. The skill has been passed...

APPLY YOURSELF | Karchin works as a freelance makeup artist on experimental and editorial projects. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

How a Prom Gig Turned Into a Career

This freelance makeup artist went from her sister’s prom makeup to Estée Lauder.
Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor April 25, 2019

With T-minus three hours until prom, Lindsay Karchin had a daunting task ahead: her sister’s prom makeup. The clock was ticking. They debated the pros and cons of having her...

Glitter, Glitz and the Golden Years

Glitter, Glitz and the Golden Years

Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 25, 2019

SHY ILLUSION | Thea wearing a vintage gold medallion earrings, Richard Warren floral balloon sleeve peplum top. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

From the 2010s to the ’80s and ’90s, Modern Streetwear Is a Fashion Rewind

NYU professors and students reflect on the return of ’80s and ’90s fashion, from the rise of low-rise to high-rise to dad shoes.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor April 25, 2019

The mere thought of low-rise jeans now elicits a cringe from all the proponents of the re-popularized high-waisted mom jean movement. Flo Rida’s favorite pair of 2000s “Reeboks...

Gallatin first-year Madeline DeJong poses in a color block dress that she designed for the Annual Gallatin Fashion Show. Her designs closed out this year's show. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Serving on the Court and the Runway

As a student-athlete and designer, Madeline DeJong has one hand sewing her original line and the other serving a volleyball.
Faith Marnecheck, Culture Editor April 25, 2019

Take It Back to Prom

Prom night is full of expectations and sometimes complete left turns. Hear from this year’s Fringe models on how they fared during the “best night” of high school.
Joel Lee, Deputy Under the Arch Editor April 25, 2019