Skip to Main Content
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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Theodore Simon Ravago
The chainmail headpiece Bermanova is wearing has became a part of their identity. (Photo by Margaret Mui)

Hand-Crafted Armor

Gallatin first-year on mending their identity with metal.
Theodore Simon Ravago, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018

At 11 years old, Gallatin first-year Milenka Bermanova was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune disease that caused their hair to fall out. Fashion has helped restore their confidence,...