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

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

Washington Square News

A model in blue jeans and a detailed white bikini top with sunglasses on her head poses.

NYU Program Board fashion show spotlights student designers’ unique visions

The Program Board fashion show, hosted by drag queen Jan Sport, gave seven student designers an avenue to showcase their art and style.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor April 12, 2024

Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.

First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins

Amid protests prior to the runway, South Asian New York Fashion Week pays homage to South Asian heritage through design.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor September 22, 2022

Pleated cottons, flowy chiffons and lightweight silks — mainstays of South Asian fashion — were carefully draped on models as they got ready to close out the first-ever...

Fringe Fall 2021

Fringe Fall 2021

November 24, 2021

UCCS senior Arantxa Chavez in her apartment’s balcony in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chavez had recently moved in with her partner when the stay-at-home order began so they spent their quarantine unpacking and decorating their new place

Turning Zoom Into My Artistic Tool

Learning to photograph through a computer screen involved lots of errors, but once I learned to deal with them, I fell in love with the results.
Alejandra Arevalo, Contributing Writer September 21, 2020

Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Dasha Zagurskaya, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
Club promoting is a corrupt system which reduces women to mere attractions, and exposes them to misconduct and harassment.
Assault Problem Bigger Than Weinstein

Assault Problem Bigger Than Weinstein

Giovanna Trabasso, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Is Condé Nast rising against sexual assault in the fashion industry and in favor of victims by banning Terry Richardson's work from its magazines, or caring for their own reputation?
Famous producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of multiple occasions of abuse from multiple actresses. These stories started the trending #MeToo campaign, where women share their experiences of abuse.

Sexual Harassment in Fashion

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Voices from fashion models are adding to the #metoo movement on social media, calling out men like photographer Terry Richardson for predatory behavior.
Model Hilary Rhoda signs a copy of the yearly Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for a man at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Many people feel this issue promotes sexual objectification.

Sports Illustrated Is Antiquated

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition perpetuates distorted ideas of female strength beauty.
Mimi Prober F/W 2017

Mimi Prober F/W 2017

Faith Choi, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017

Lights dimmed, and the familiar tune "Hallelujah" flooded through the venue as the first model, draped in black, began her walk. With every other step the room became brighter...

Anniesa Hasibuan F/W 2017

Han Wang, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017

Following her pattern of showing long, flowing skirts and unprecedented hijabs, Anniesa Hasibuan stunned her audience again with an intense, regal runway show. The glittering...

Yandy Swim Show 2017

Yandy Swim Show 2017

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

The weather forecast may have anticipated cloudy skies, but at the Yandy Swim 2017 show there was nothing but sunshine and bright lights. Cheerful music blasted overhead as...