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

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

Washington Square News

Kate McKinnon wearing SNL’s parody athleisure  “pro-Chiller” leggings.

When Fashion Meets Comfort: Athleisure

Marisa Lopez, Staff Writer April 12, 2018
Athleisure: your certified fashionable excuse to wear leggings 24/7.
United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2017
United Airline’s barring of two young girls from boarding their flight because of their apparel highlights a disturbing trend of using dress codes to target women and make them overly aware of their appearance.

Can leggings be considered pants?

Leggings Leave Jeans in the Past

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Fashion industry insiders and consumers alike now conclude, leggings are here to stay. Here's how you should style them.

Be Fit and Fashionable This Fall

Mihika Agarwal, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
Roundup of the hottest workout gear to get you back in the gym and looking great.

Don’t Trade Warmth for Style This Winter

Hannah Starke, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
Looking for ways to rock that favorite skirt or dress of yours in the winter without freezing? Look no further with these fashionable workarounds.
Addie Weyrich (pictured) asks: “Fox News, I took these pictures in front of a projector – is that okay?”

Student takes on Fox News with leggings

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU student Addie Weyrich reacts to the Fox News segment that questions if leggings are pants.

Thermal wear for winter workouts

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer November 10, 2015
For those who dread the indoor treadmill, stay warm with workout gear designed for winter runs around the city.
Students are settling the debate that leggings can be considered pants.

Students set standard for leggings as pants

Sophie Lewis, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
In a famous “Gossip Girl” scene, Blair Waldorf once said, “Tights are not pants.” Since then, people want to know if leggings truly fit into the classification of pants.
Najiah Basheer/WSN

Pull off unique, stylish tights, leggings with any outfit

October 30, 2013
Take full advantage of quirkier legging patterns with these carefully coordinated outfit suggestions.