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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

With so many cultural differences between NYC and Ghana, a study abroad trip to Accra can be greatly eye-opening.

Ghana: Learning to Love my Dark Skin

Dejarelle Gaines, Highlighter Editor October 12, 2016
Highlighter Editor Dejarelle Gaines recounts her experience in Ghana and how it affected her perception of beauty and self.
Scene from Marvels TV Series Luke Cage.

Luke Cage Is Not Just Relevant — It’s Excellent

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 6, 2016
In a time where there are more black people incarcerated than there were recorded slaves in the history of the United States, Luke Cage brings a much-needed bulletproof black man to the screen and gives Marvel the revival it much needed.
With the choker coming back into style, here are so simple tips to make sure that you look your best.

How to Rock a Choker This Spring

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
The Do's and Don'ts of how to rock this '90s classic accessory, today.
Photos courtesy of https://houghtonnyc.com/fall-winter-2016

Houghton Fall/Winter 2016

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

Houghton’s boutique style presentation for Fall 2016 was intimate yet airy. Held at the label’s West Chelsea atelier, the clothes were presented hanging or on dress forms....

Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016

Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 2, 2016
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016
Model brings natural hair to Victoria Secret runway

Model brings natural hair to Victoria Secret runway

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
Model of color Maria Borges wears her hair natural and curly this season, taking a step in the right direction for the fashion industry.
This is an extraordinary incident, University spokesperson John Beckman said. Ive been here very nearly 20 years, and I cannot think of anything quite like it.

Masked assailant threatens professor with knife in Tandon classroom

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015
An assailant wearing all black threatened a professor with a knife in an NYU Tandon classroom yesterday, leaving a community shaken.
People gathered in Union Square in 2015 for one of the many rallies for Black Lives Matter that occurred regularly throughout the year. Tisch Professors Andromache Chalfant and Donyale Werle recently resigned in protest tied to the Black Lives Matter movement, citing a lack of diversity within their department. (Photo by Christian Forte)

Black Lives Matter still going strong with October call to action

Alex Bazeley , News Editor October 20, 2015
Three Black Lives Matter events just got announced for this week in NYC for #RiseUpOctober, which will culminate in a big rally in WSP on Saturday.
The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.

[PHOTOS] Students work to raise awareness of black culture

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 9, 2015
The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.

Style Trends

Adryan Son, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
The biggest style trends of NYFW Spring/Summer 2016.
Minimalism shines in ‘Alchemy’

Minimalism shines in ‘Alchemy’

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
Julie Hedrick interprets history and science through paintings in "Alchemy."