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

Washington Square News

A flyer bearing the statement, “White Privilege is Real” is tacked on a pole in the subway. These flyers have been put up all over the city by Open the F-ck Up, a new social experiment encouraging people to open up about taboo issues. (Image via Instagram @openthefup)

This Instagram Account Wants You to Open the F-ck Up!

Tackling insecurities, white privilege, and more, meet a creator of New York’s latest social experiment.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

If you’ve been around the city lately, you may have spotted a few flyers proclaiming to the world, “White Privilege Is Real” and “Insecure as F-ck.” From Washington Square...

A student attempts to replicate the makeup style of HBO's Euphoria. While the show's aesthetics have garnered praise, amateur replications have fallen short. (Photo by Nya Etienne)

Underwhelming: “Euphoria” Eye Makeup Trend

Leave the glittery eyeshadow and overlined lips to the professionals.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

“Euphoria”-inspired eye makeup is a trend that has taken the Gen-Z world by storm. The release of HBO’s television series “Euphoria” has captured the attention of the...

Steinhardt sophomore Anneka Miller runs an Instagram account for her company, Tasty Teaspoon. She strives to promote a healthy, happy lifestyle through nutritious recipes.
 (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

NYU Student Makes A Difference One Yummy Recipe At A Time

Nutrition student in the classroom to business owner on Instagram, this NYU student does it all.
Addison Aloian, Contributing Writer February 24, 2020

Steinhardt sophomore Anneka Miller made the Instagram account @atastyteaspoon for her business in Jan. 2019 as an outlet for her mental health. She used the account to help express...

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...

Liberal Studies sophomore Victoria Abraham runs an Instagram page called @fat_fab_feminist. She aims to encourage the acceptance of all body types. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Meet the LS Sophomore Calling For Fat Liberation

Victoria Abraham is using her massive social media following to spread her message of body positivity.
Madison San Miguel, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

The establishment of a feminist club at her high school influenced Liberal Studies sophomore Victoria Abraham to create her Instagram page, @fat_fab_feminist. The then-junior sought...

Caroline Calloway has become an internet sensation over the past few years, known for documenting her life on Instagram. (Via Wikimedia)

I Lived Like Instagram Trainwreck Caroline Calloway for a Week

A week in the life of the infamous Instagram blogger and former NYU student is full of spin classes, leggings and oversharing.
Daniela Ortiz, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

Caroline Calloway is a lot of things. Instagram personality. Former NYU student. Prone to oversharing. Self-proclaimed “manic pixie nightmare.” With over 700,000 Instagram...

Instagram is planning to remove the likes feature, preventing influencers from seeing how many likes their photos and videos receive. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Student Influencers React to Instagram’s New Like-Hiding Policy

From full-time influencers to everyday users, students are optimistic about Instagram’s decision to hide likes.
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

Instagram was changed forever on Nov. 14 when the company decided to hide the amount of likes a user gets on their post. Now, the number of likes can only be viewed by the owner...

Jessie and returning students Keyiona Roulhac (left) and Michelle Colon (center) doing their final performance of the choreography they learned in this class for the song "China" by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA.

Curves With Moves

Latina dancer celebrates heritage and body positivity through dance.
Alejandra Arevalo, Contributing Photographer November 15, 2019

After years of feeling underrepresented in auditions and dance teams as a plus-size Latina dancer, Jessie Diaz-Herrera turned to Instagram to share her talent. After the warm online...

On October 29, NYU Strength and Conditioning posted a video of a student doing high velocity contractions on Instagram that garnered 57k views and went viral on other platforms as well. (via Instagram @nyu_strength)

‘Man, I’m Going to Be a Meme’: The Story Behind the NYU Swimmer That Went Viral for His Workout

After NYU Strength and Conditioning posted a video of NYU swimmer Nathan Huot doing an odd-looking exercise, it was picked up and made viral by popular Instagram accounts like Complex and Barstool Sports.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 15, 2019

NYU swimmer Nathan Huot can now consider himself internet famous. The CAS sophomore was featured in an Instagram video, participating in an uncommon exercise in which he lays horizontal...

Social Media Platforms Need to Censor Better

Social Media Platforms Need to Censor Better

The decision for social media platforms to ban nudity may be for decency’s sake, but it leaves artists bare to an environment with limited means of success.
Sophia Di Iorio, Creative Director October 28, 2019

Instagram held a closed-door discussion on Oct. 21 with various artists and museums in an effort to break down how censorship affects artwork on the social media site. Censorship...

First-year Gallatin student and YouTuber Lucy McFadin poses at Washington Square Park. (Photo by Taylor Krase)

The Juggling Act of First-Year Lucy McFadin’s Life

As if a full class schedule wasn’t enough, YouTube and Instagram personality Lucy McFadin balances her influencer career with her academic career.
Jordana Bornstein, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

Being forced to produce a fun fact about yourself on the first day of class causes most college students at least a little anxiety. Not only is stating your name, hometown and...