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

Washington Square News

Ria Mittal steps out of her comfort-zone wearing her roommate’s “comfy” outfit on Day 1. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

I Swapped Wardrobes With My Roommate for a Week

Ria vs. Pants: the ultimate showdown.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

My roommate, Minori Parelkar, and I are polar opposites in many ways but especially in our personal styles. I dress super feminine and pretty “basic”, while she is bold and...

Liberal Studies sophomore Jenn Roberts poses in front of a rack of vintage clothing. Since starting her own Instagram reselling vintage pieces, she has gained nearly 4,000 followers and the attention of popular YouTubers such as Ashley (aka 'bestdressed'). (Photo by Kylie Smith)

Running A One-Woman Resale Business

Jenn Roberts, owner of @shop_jenn, found a way to monetize her passion for thrifting.
Kylie Smith, Contributing Writer February 24, 2020

Jenn Roberts, a Liberal Studies sophomore, is dressed as if she has been plucked from an Urban Outfitters advertisement, wearing black denim overalls, a purple and blue plaid babydoll...

Students are choosing to dye hair themselves in the dorms rather than pay for expensive dye jobs at the salon. (Photo by Patrick Tan)

The Plusses and Pitfalls of Being Your Own Barber

NYU students talk about their experiences doing their hair on campus.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer October 23, 2019

Unless you can rock a look like The Rock or Charles Xavier, hair is one accessory you can’t get rid of. A bad hair day can be covered up with a cute beanie or bucket hat, but...

Butt masks on display at Lush Cosmetics. (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

I Tried Butt-Skincare so You Don’t Have To

Sorry TLC, but in this case, I do want a scrub.
Bella Gil, Beauty & Style Editor October 7, 2019

It seems like you can’t walk down the street or open an app on your phone without seeing at least one ad for the latest skincare item. In 2019, these items aren’t just for...

Sosena Bekele, a Steinhardt sophomore and founder of Lash Fantasy. (Photo courtesy Sosena Bekele)

Sophomore Fosters Empowerment With Dorm Lash Business

Sosena Bekele has been doing lash extensions since high school, and now she’s making a profit out of her dorm.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

Doesn’t everyone want big, full, bold lashes? While many turn to mascara daily to achieve the look, once makeup remover hits the eye, the effect disappears.  Steinhardt sophomore...

From Origins to Glossier, a myriad of used-up skincare and makeup items are scattered across a table. Our staff delves into which empties they loved, and others they wouldn’t use again. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Culture Desk Empties

Completed by Culture is a series where the beauty-loving culture editors dish on the products they’ve managed to finish.

If you’re as beauty-obsessed as we are, you probably know that it’s actually really hard to finish a product, especially if you’re constantly trying new things. But when...

Jack Dylan Sorenson, CAS senior, is a collector of vintage fashion from 1930 to 1949. (Photo by Tatiana Velasco)

Meet the CAS Senior With a 1930s Wardrobe

Travel back in time with Jack Dylan Sorensen’s collection of vintage menswear.
Tatiana Velasco, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Walking around campus, you might catch a glimpse of him — wearing a pair of laced up Oxfords, high-waisted trousers, a long-collared button-down shirt, a Windsor knotted tie...

CAS sophomore Liora Rafailova in a brown button-down shirt with swirling fleur-de-lis imagery and intricate diamond-shaped embroidery. (Photo by Ashley Wu)

The Golden Lining of a Thrifted Find

Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Fashion has the ability to represent the type of person you are, and to express your inner personality or feelings through your outer self. CAS sophomore Liora Rafailova is a firm...

Gallatin sophomore Elizabeth “Elle” Plummer  debuts her fashion line, Mods in America. (Photo by Chad Evans)

Gallatin Sophomore Debuts Timeless Fashion Line

The chic sophistication of Mods In America.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Partygoers on the Upper West Side mingled and sipped vintage cocktails as moody oldies hits blared from an appropriately mod turntable. This cool Saturday afternoon launch party...

First-year students share if the first day of school outfit is important to them in college. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

The (Un)Importance of a First-Day-of-School Outfit

Don’t let the planning drive you crazy; nobody else will remember it anyway.
Bella Gil, Beauty & Style Editor September 4, 2019

This time last year, the members of NYU’s class of 2023 were beginning their last first days of high school. In high school, the first-day fit was everything. Does its significance...

Upperclassmen styles have changed since they first came to NYU. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

After Years at NYU, Student Styles Shift

Your first-year style may not last forever.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer September 4, 2019

Not every college town doubles as a fashion capital, but for NYU students, New York is the perfect environment to reinvent yourself and distance your style from the mainstream...

Chris Klemens studied at NYU in pursuit of a BFA in photography and imaging. He is currently a Youtube Star with over 900,000 subscribers, and is known for his pranks and comedy sketches. (via Instagram)

From NYU Dorms to Los Angeles, How YouTuber Chris Klemens Made It Online

What was once a hobby for NYU alumnus Chris Klemens turned into a realization of his childhood dream.
Caroline Weinstein, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

Like many other first-years in his graduating class, NYU alumnus Chris Klemens spent his first year at NYU pregaming for parties with bottles of wine and trying to survive Hurricane...