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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

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Struggling with beauty standards while growing up Black

Beauty standards are becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. Existing between multiple cultures can make it feel impossible.
Maia-Olivia McDonald, Contributing Writer March 24, 2022

Beauty is contextual and temporal. I, being Afro-Caribbean, have endlessly struggled with that interpretation. Caribbean beauty standards. Black American, particularly Southern,...

Spencer Peppet, a recent Tisch graduate and lyricist of the band The Ophelias. 
(Courtesy of Lauren Harper)

The Ophelias’ Lyricist Reflects on Tisch Graduation and Embraces Uncertainty

The frontwoman has just graduated Tisch and moved into the national spotlight — but she’s still carefully planning her next steps.
Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

Twenty-two-year-old Spencer Peppet, a 2018 Tisch graduate, was driving through her hometown of Cincinnati when her phone buzzed with The New York Times notification. She was with...

Double X: Christian colleges have gone too long without reporting sexual assaults

Double X: Christian colleges have gone too long without reporting sexual assaults

March 27, 2014
Bob Jones’ reinstatement of GRACE has prompted change in the way the university handles sexual assaults.
Courtesy of Cort Theatre

Michael Shannon, unique staging are saving graces

Clio McConnell October 4, 2012
Despite "Grace's" weaknesses, intriguing staging and performances make for a worthy show.