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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

All content by Kate Holland
The U.S. flag has appeared on clothing as an icon or a print for decades, but is now being banned from appearing on apparel.

Tomi Lahren’s Star-Spangled Fashion

Kate Holland, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
When Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren wore a flag-like garment for Halloween, she received some backlash. But people seem to have less of a problem with the use of the flag as clothing than the fact that the flag has come to represent exclusionary ideals in the U.S.
Nylon Magazine's October print issue will be its last due to declining profits. The magazine will be shifting its focus towards digital media production.

Nylon’s Print Hits the Shredder

Kate Holland, Staff Writer September 19, 2017
Nylon Magazine announced that its October issue would its last print edition due to decreased profits. Other publications like the NYT are also considering becoming exclusively digital.

Food Waste Is Taking Over America

Kate Holland, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
The United States is infamous for a lot of things—deep-frying, outrageous portion sizes and high child obesity rates—but among these issues lays an underdog approaching the danger zone.
Alternative Apparel, on Lafayette Street, SoHo. The fabric-first clothing brand produces 70% of its high quality garments through sustainable processes and materials.

Shop With a Clean Conscience

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 24, 2017
Supporting stores that employ sustainable manufacturing tactics can ameliorate the fashion industry’s long-held struggle with ethical production. Here are some places you can shop at this spring to support the movement toward sustainability.
The Affordable Nobody Cares Act

The Affordable Nobody Cares Act

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
More importantly, if so many Americans are insured by the ACA, why are Republicans threatening the law with no alternative healthcare plan under way?