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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 woman wearing a denim jumpsuit stands in front of a red brick storefront. A circular sign above her reads: “Goldwater Thriftique.” On top of the image is a text graphic that reads “BEYOND N.Y.U.”

Beyond NYU: Turning thrift finds into fashion gold mines

Gallatin alum Kate Goldwater is redefining sustainable style with her East Village store AuH2O.
Isabella Jambrina, Contributing Writer February 1, 2024

One year into studying art at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Kate Goldwater discovered that the curriculum was too “rigid” to cover...

A collage of three photos of young girls dressed in Halloween costumes.

The tricks and treats of Halloween thrifting

NYU students discuss their thrifted Halloween costumes, sustainability and coming of age.
Ranina Simon, Contributing Writer October 25, 2023

Halloween fashion is evolving from its humble origins of face paint and Party City costumes into sustainable getups with intricate homemade accessories. The source of this transformation?...

Sugar babies, secondhand saviors and window cleaners

Sugar babies, secondhand saviors and window cleaners

With limited time and money, NYU students find unique ways to finance their college lives.
Sydney Barragan, Under the Arch Editor November 23, 2022

The interior of Buffalo Exchange. Clothes line the inside of the store, both on circular racks and against the wall.

Les Miss wants to be a ‘true‘ thrift store

As thrifting takes over the fashion world and Manhattan stores are popularized by social media, prices have risen sharply even as some stores are seeing a decrease in quality.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

Young wardrobe stylist Sam Deutsch answered his phone as he took a new electric Citi Bike for a cruise down First Avenue in the East Village. When the pandemic began, Deutsch left...