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

Washington Square News

A graphic of two purple squares on a gray background with white and yellow text. The post on the left advertises Northwell Imaging, while the post on the right advertises NYU Langone Orthopedics.

NYU Langone lawsuit over use of purple in competing advertisements dismissed

A New York court dismissed NYU Langone Health’s “confusing” lawsuit against Northwell Health, which accused the medical center of deceiving patients by using a similar shade of purple in its advertisements.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy Managing Editor March 5, 2024

A U.S. district judge dismissed an NYU lawsuit claiming that Northwell Health, a competitor of NYU Langone Health, had deceived patients by using a similar shade of purple to the...

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, include many colorful costumes and parades.

Let the Good Times Roll with Mardi Gras

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Mardi Gras is coming up on February 13.
Left to right: Balenciaga, Gucci and Marni from various 2017 shows. Runways saw many brands showcasing Pantone’s color of the year, ultraviolet purple.

An Ultra Violet Solution

Liv Chai, Dining Editor January 22, 2018
2018's pulse is purple, according to Pantone's Color of the Year official ruling.
The purple diet is exactly what it sounds like; a diet consisting only of purple foods.  Celebrities like Mariah Carey swear that eating only blueberries and eggplant is the surefire way to lose weight.

I Tried…The Purple Diet

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 14, 2017
Our writer followed Mariah Carey's ridiculous purple diet. Read about her experience!
Robert Geller Fall/Winter 2016

Robert Geller Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 2, 2016
Robert Geller Fall/Winter 2016
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU launches Paint the Campus Purple week today, to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle against cancer and continue to fight against the disease.

Relay for Life to paint Violets purple

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU is fundraising for Relay for Life by "painting the campus purple."
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Chill Benefit show at Kimmel tries too hard to please

February 28, 2014
NYU's Skiing and Snowboarding Club hosted this music event last weekend.