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An illustration of a black C.D. with Lana Del Rey’s face on it is laid against a black background.

Review: The unwavering honesty of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’

Del Rey’s ninth studio album may be her most authentic to date.
Ana Marks, Contributing Writer April 7, 2023

Since 2019’s “Norman Fucking Rockwell!,” Lana Del Rey and Jack Antonoff have proven to be an unstoppable pop duo. In December of last year, Del Rey announced that the two...

Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.

First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins

Amid protests prior to the runway, South Asian New York Fashion Week pays homage to South Asian heritage through design.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor September 22, 2022

Pleated cottons, flowy chiffons and lightweight silks — mainstays of South Asian fashion — were carefully draped on models as they got ready to close out the first-ever...

It’s time to address anti-Black appropriation in Asian activism

It’s time to address anti-Black appropriation in Asian activism

The activism resulting from the recent rise in hate crimes against East and Southeast Asians must remain consciously against the appropriation of Black activists’ labor.
Srishti Bungle, Contributing Writer March 25, 2021

In response to the tragic shooting at Atlanta on March 16, 2021, media company 88rising posted a neon green-yellow square on Instagram. Captioned, “Enough is enough. Heartbroken...

Your Shoes Are Classist, And So Are You

Your Shoes Are Classist, And So Are You

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief April 26, 2018
Homeless chic fashion is offensive and insensitive to the plights of poverty.
Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 30, 2017
You can’t just pick and choose aspects of a culture that you like and then denounce the others simply because they are different from your own. That does not accurately represent the entire culture, and it is disingenuous.
Costumes Are Just Costumes

Costumes Are Just Costumes

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
At the end of the day, costumes are just costumes — nothing more. We are adults who I hope are mature enough to handle a holiday meant for children.
Outrage Over Vogue Cultural Appropriation Is Appropriate

Outrage Over Vogue Cultural Appropriation Is Appropriate

WSN Editorial Board February 16, 2017
Gallatin sophomore Karlie Kloss faced mass criticism after her photoshoot in yellow face for Vogue's March issue. However, she is not the only person at fault for this incident of cultural appropriation.
This year's fall NYFW was filled with loads of scandalous looks, which resulted in a variety of criticisms, including Marc Jacob's use of dreadlocks on predominantly white models.

Controversy At Marc Jacobs’ Show Over Culturally Appropriative Hair Style

Brina Jeffries, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Marc Jacobs closed NYFW SS17 with more than enough controversy to hold us over until next season.

How to not wear a scarf

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Avoid looking drab or being offensive with these tips on how to not wear a scarf this season.

The rise and fall with Iggy Azalea

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Iggy Azalea's fall from grace is a result of her ignorance and questionable history with the black community.

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.

Music loves blackness, but not black people

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor October 21, 2015
The black experience has been appropriated to the point of silencing black voices.