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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

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...

Torrid Spring 2018

Torrid Spring 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 13, 2017

Torrid made headlines as the first plus-size brand to showcase its collection at New York Fashion Week. Although other designers, such as Christian Siriano, have used plus-sized...

It’s something to talk about

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
While fashion continues to perpetuate a lack of diversity, it's important to celebrate the victories achieved as the industry moves forward to full inclusivity.
Plus size model Tess Munster became the first woman wearing a size 22 to sign with a major industry

Plus-sized model sparks social media backlash

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
The recent signing of plus-size model Tess Munster has sparked extensive online debate.

Outcry over lack of plus-sized clothing

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Target excludes plus size clothes from store for new Lilly Pulitzer collaboration, sparking Twitter backlash.
Fashion's unrealistic models harming women

Fashion’s unrealistic models harming women

Lena Rawley November 14, 2014
Calvin Klein's recent campaign featuring a "plus-size" model shows what is wrong with fashion industry standards