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

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Make Up Something Other Than Makeup to Gossip About

Make Up Something Other Than Makeup to Gossip About

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Going makeup-free does not represent confidence at all; it only means not wearing any makeup.
“Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women” featured in The Maccarone Art Gallery showcases 25 years worth of work curated by various female artists.

Feminism Revisited in X-Plicit Art

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Maccarone's new exhibit "Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women," revisits a famed feminist collection with 25 years' worth of additions that explores the themes of sexuality within femininity.
High Plastic Surgery Rates Are a Malignant Side-Effect of Porn Industry

High Plastic Surgery Rates Are a Malignant Side-Effect of Porn Industry

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
By succumbing to plastic surgery, young women accept that their partners' sexual pleasure is more important than their own.
Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
From the moment Rousseff reached the presidency, her decisions were always influenced by men.
Namilia S/S 2017

Namilia S/S 2017

Rachel Sipress, Contributing Writer September 11, 2016

Namilia Spring/Summer 17 You’re Just a Toy collection is German duo Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl's first stand alone show at NYFW. Upon entering the show, it is clear that this...

Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2016
The problem with thinking that any representation, even Fiorina's, is good representation is that it turns a serious need for representation into a form of political tokenism.
NYU WYSE (Women & Youth Supporting Each Other), NYU Chapter 2015-2016

NYU WYSE Makes Sex Ed Fun in ‘Let’s Talk about Sex, Ba-by!’

Willow Star Frederick, Contributing Writer April 21, 2016
WYSE held a sex education event that sought to empower women and support their choices about their own bodies.
Fringe x Feminism

Fringe x Feminism

Gabriella Bower and Tatiana Perez April 21, 2016

Fashion has had a long history of social commentary and capturing cultural moments. From Coco Chanel’s introduction of the tweed suit for women in the ‘20s, to today’s influx...

Steinhardt senior Kaitlin Gu was one of the two NYU students who helped start the project.

Watch Out, Tech World — NYU Students Launch All-Women Hackathon

Polina Buchak, Video Editor April 19, 2016
NYU students organized the Flawless Hacks hackathon to support women coders.
NYU Theatre Group, CAST, performed “The Heidi Chronicles” over the weekend.

CAST Stages ‘The Heidi Chronicles’

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor April 11, 2016
The portrayal of past feminist movements in NYU CAST's production of "The Heidi Chronicles" resonates with gender equality movements today.
Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Hollywood Goes Rogue With Female Leads

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 11, 2016
Viewers shouldn’t have to choose between gender parity, racial diversity and cultural awareness.
"The Heidi Chronicles" is the story of best friends Heidi and Susan who worked to overcome society's gender norms and opens on Friday at 8 p.m by NYU CAS Theater.

“The Heidi Chronicles” Gears Up For Weekend Showcase Amid Buzz

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
This weekend NYU CAST will open their production of "The Heidi Chronicles," a play about two women overcoming societal gender norms.