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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

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

Washington Square News

Victoria’s Secret changes are positive, but not enough

Victoria’s Secret changes are positive, but not enough

Dana Reszutek, Editor-at-Large November 16, 2015
Models like Maria Borges and Gigi Hadid still boast beautiful bodies, but the fact that they have to defend their bodies to others reflects clearly that the brand’s body standard is far from accepting a better range of silhouettes for the runway.
Make me up before you go-go

Make me up before you go-go

Shreya Kaushik, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
Not wearing lip gloss isn’t going to make me uninterested in my appearance, or a lazy slob. Women are more than the makeup they choose to wear or choose not to wear.
Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Joelle Yu, Contributing Writer September 11, 2015
Joelle Yu writes about Nicole Arbour’s “Dear Fat People” video.
Celebrities must embrace their flaws

Celebrities must embrace their flaws

Lena Rawley, Contributing Writer September 9, 2015
Female celebrities embracing their imperfections and fighting the notion of a perfect body has a positive impact on women everywhere.
Sunday marked the start of NYU National Eating Disorder Awareness & Body Positivity week.

Students discuss body image

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
A review of the National Eating Disorder Awareness and Body Positivity Week at NYU.