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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Field to fashion week

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

Runway shows are typically associated with flowing fabrics and extravagant ensembles, but an increasing amount of designers are opting to send sporty streetwear down the catwalk...

Regulating the runway

Emily Harris, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

For female models, height and weight standards make it almost impossible to be healthy. Models are often required to weigh between 90 lbs and 120 lbs. Health concerns intermingled...

Sport Meets Street

Sam Del Rowe, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

The constantly thinning line between sportswear and high fashion is certainly nothing new. Last November, Alexander Wang x H&M combined these aesthetics into one collection and...

Art-ivism: Mental Health

April 9, 2015

Conversations about mental illness have long been neglected due to the overwhelming stigma surrounding disorders such as anxiety and depression. Contemporary artists are using...

Art-ivism: Women’s Rights

April 9, 2015

Thanks to contributions from the likes of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Ellen DeGeneres, among others, there’s been a surge in the number of female empowerment memoirs. Women empowerment...

Art-ivism: Racial Justice

April 9, 2015

Unequal, discriminatory representation of minority races has long been problematic in the arts, particularly in television shows and films. Issues pertaining to race are still...

Art-ivism: LGBTQ

April 9, 2015

A number of television shows and films have relied on creating LGBTQ characters only to emphasize their sexual orientation. With shows like “Transparent” and “Looking,”...

TV shows about people, not clichés

Alex Greenberger, Editor-at-Large April 8, 2015
With shows such as "Looking" and "Transparent," television series are progressing towards representing the LGBTQ community better.

Addressing prejudice with standup

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor April 8, 2015
LGBTQA standup comedians like Wanda Sykes and James Adomian use humor as a medium to discuss serious social issues.

Gay icons entertain, defend LGBTQ community

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor April 8, 2015
The term gay icon is often utilized in the music industry to describe someone who either has a predominantly gay fan base or is active in advocating for gay rights. In recent years, artists such as Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, and Beyoncé.
Singers fight back against body shaming

Singers fight back against body shaming

Rachel A.G. Gilman, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Musicians fight for positive body image both through song and social media.
‘Ghostbusters’ shows gender divide

‘Ghostbusters’ shows gender divide

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
The announcement of all-female remake of the family favorite "Ghostbusters" leads to backlash and controversy. Sony responds in a non-progressive manner.