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

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All content by Caroline Zemsky
Marcel Ostertag S/S 2018

Marcel Ostertag S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer September 14, 2017

Marcel Ostertag’s Spring/Summer 2018 line consisted of mixed patterns and cut outs, see-through fabrics and statement pieces. Inspired by the notion of the interconnectedness...

The Runway at Saks 5th Avenue

The Runway at Saks 5th Avenue

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer September 9, 2017

Bright. Flashing. Glamorous. Saks 5th Avenue was throned with flashing lights and dazzling clothing. Sparkling dresses paired with knee high boots, dresses with abdominal cuts,...

Rubin & Chapelle S/S 2018

Rubin & Chapelle S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer September 9, 2017

Inspired by the Dolomites Mountain seen from Austria, the Rubin and Chapelle Spring/Summer 2018 collection beautifully embodied nature and the effortlessness that comes along...

General Idea S/S 2018

General Idea S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer July 13, 2017

Bumsuk Choi, the designer and creative director of General Idea, took inspiration for his Spring/Summer 2018 collection from the millennial generation. Rebranding them as "nippies,"...

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorley's Old Ale House

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorley’s Old Ale House

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
McSorley’s Old Ale House, true to its name, is one of the oldest saloons in New York City. As soon as customers walk into the establishment, they are taken to a different time and place. Suddenly, it is no longer 21st century New York.
Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
What makes a great book doesn't always make a great movie. The transition from a book to its film adaptation can be a tricky one — with creative liberties taken that divert greatly from the source material, resulting in fans who aren't always pleased.
Zang Toi F/W 2017

Zang Toi F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 14, 2017

Zang Toi’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection was a dazzling showcase of dark, long and stunning pieces. The collection was divided into two sections — the first, an assortment...

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

  A burst of color set the playful and animated mood in Hayley Elsaesser’s Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Elsaesser, clad in a long, bright coat and neon blue hair,...

In "The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches", writer and actor Clay McLeod Chapman incorporates the horrors of Halloween and the current presidential election into a humorous, vulgar show.

The Election Gets a Spooky Twist

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
With just the right amount of Halloween gore and vulgarity, "The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches" perfectly parodies the 2016 presidential election, throwing shade (or rather, guts) at both sides of the partisan debate.
Ithaa is a restaurant in the Maldives that is completely underwater, giving you the opportunity to eat under the sea.

Around the World in Nine Eateries

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
The best way to travel is to plan your trips around food. Here is a list of the best food destinations from around the world, from divine, authentic places to messy mouth-watering drop bys.