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

Washington Square News

An illustration of Kanye West, also known as Ye, dressed in a pink sweater holding both his hands up. On top of his right hand is the Twitter logo — a bird in light blue. On top of his left hand is the Adidas logo, three slanted white stripes.

For Kanye West, fame shouldn’t overpower accountability

The artist was recently banned from Twitter and Instagram after spewing antisemitic beliefs.
Melissa Derzavich, Contributing Writer November 4, 2022

As I shuffle through my Spotify playlist, “Violent Crimes” by American rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, starts playing. Instead of singing along...

Gallatin first-year Liv Solomon pursues several art forms in her free time. In addition to photography, she has also ventured into film, modeling, and drawing tattoos. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

This First Year Multidisciplinary Artist Does It All

Liv Solomon tattoos in her free time, along with photography, film, visual art and modeling.
Alex Christiano, Contributing Writer March 8, 2020

A quick glance at Gallatin first-year Liv Solomon’s Instagram tells you all you need to know about the depth of her artistic talent. Her pages, @livsolomon and @livmarked, are...

Is it the end of the sneakers as we know it? (Photo by Edelawit Hussien)

Hot Takes by Chad: Collaboration Overload to the Future of Footwear

Chad Evans talks the worst of 2020 fashion, including Houdini chic and logo x logo collaborations.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

The transition from January to February is a critical time for followers of fashion. Currently, we are in the midst of couture and men’s fashion weeks, and the women’s ready-to-wear...


This week’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly includes Tony Romo, Rick Pitino and money laundering from coaches.

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Austin Day gives his thoughts on this week in professional sports.

The NYU student starter pack consists of a Macbook, a Fjallraven Kanken Backpack, a Canada Goose Jacket and Adidas Superstars.

NYU Student Starter Pack

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
NYU is full of diverse and unique individuals, but we all fall victims to trends sometimes. Here's a list of some items you'll need to fit in at NYU.

Be Fit and Fashionable This Fall

Mihika Agarwal, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
Roundup of the hottest workout gear to get you back in the gym and looking great.
Race Down the Runway With These Fashionable Sneakers

Race Down the Runway With These Fashionable Sneakers

Adryan Son, Deputy Social Media Editor March 23, 2016
Round-up of the best sneakers this spring.
The Mets’ success in getting to the World Series has lead to an increase in the purchase of Mets merchandise, but fans should wear gear because they support the team, not because they have jumped on the bandwagon.

Support the team you love, not the one that’s winning

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
In sports, the playoffs go hand in hand with an increase in apparel sales. Why are we so interested the latest items for our favorite teams?
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NYU SLAM sees victory through ‘badidas’ campaign

May 1, 2013
With a collaboration of other advocates, SLAM campaigned to pressure Adidas to compensate their Indonesian workers.

NYU should stand up for workers, stop Adidas contract

February 20, 2013
Students join in the effort against Adidas worker abuse.
Bryan Nelson for WSN

International labor campaign begins at NYU

February 5, 2013
International laborers united at the Kimmel Center to launch a global campaign against inequitable labor practices.