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

Washington Square News

Illustrations of a brown long-sleeved turtleneck shirt, a long floral pink-and-black dress, a long-sleeved maroon-colored top with a mosaic-like pattern, as well as a needle with a brown spool of thread.

From old to new: Upcycling changed my relationship with fashion

You like my top? Thanks, it’s my sister’s!
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

Growing up, my mother refused to buy new clothes because we already had perfectly suitable clothing at home — my older sister’s.  Long-sleeve turtlenecks, short-sleeve...

Ria Mittal steps out of her comfort-zone wearing her roommate’s “comfy” outfit on Day 1. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

I Swapped Wardrobes With My Roommate for a Week

Ria vs. Pants: the ultimate showdown.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

My roommate, Minori Parelkar, and I are polar opposites in many ways but especially in our personal styles. I dress super feminine and pretty “basic”, while she is bold and...

The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor March 6, 2017

Moving to the big, scary city is a huge jump — New York City boasts a culture of its own that no one is really prepared for. But NYU students have to make more than the jump...

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.
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016
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.
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.
via topshop.com

Pump up your fall outfit with a pair of printed pants

September 12, 2012
Use printed pants to spice up your style.