Beyond NYU: From coding websites to creating wearable tech

Tandon alum Alexis Williams started out studying ones and zeros. Now, she’s a social media influencer, the creator of a viral activism platform and the founder of her own clothing brand.

Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor • December 7, 2023

When Tandon alum Alexis Williams realized she had grown bored of coding, she began to feel uncertain about her path in college. However, when she discovered the Tandon School of...

Celebrities Give False Hope

Mollie Yellin, Contributing Writer • April 17, 2017

Celebrities have such a strong influence over their followers that they could even convince people that they can code, even when logic says otherwise.

NYU’s Recent Star Students

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer • March 27, 2017

NYU has drawn celebrities for decades, but check out some of the most recent famous attendees and alumni to keep your eyes open for on campus.

Outrage Over Vogue Cultural Appropriation Is Appropriate

WSN Editorial Board • February 17, 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.

NYU Students on Campus Celebrities: Over It

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer • April 29, 2016

NYU students react to famous students on campus as we wait to see if Malia Obama will be attending in the fall.

Playing with fire

Gabriella Bower, Violet Vision Editor • November 18, 2015

Some say the industry is going down, but it only takes a spark to start a sartorial revolution.

NYU should avoid marketing their current celebrity students

Dana Reszutek, Editor-at-Large • September 8, 2015

NYU should not overuse its famous students for the sake marketing profit. They are students first, irrespective of their relative successes.

Education back in style

Grace Halio and Sophie Lewis • March 4, 2015

Fashion and education have been intersecting, most recently with Karlie Kloss' announcement to leave Victoria's Secret for NYU.

New-wave models perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards

March 5, 2014

The age-old phenomenon of idolizing a model is undeniably harmful for women.