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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 brown bag lays flat on a white surface. Around it are a small blue hairbrush, a blush stick, a perfume rollerball, a perfume bottle, a wallet and a small jar of lip mask.

What’s in our bags?

WSN's culture editors go through the abyss that is each of their bags.

Every day, we walk on campus lugging around the usuals — our wallet, NYU ID, laptop — but they’re rarely the reason our bags are so heavy. From perfume bottles to journals,...

Twelve lip balm tubes lined up and displayed on a white background

The best products for any lip-balm lover

Lip products are all the hype right now, but which one shines brightest?
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Tinted lip balms and treatments have been the craze lately, and every brand is coming out with its own version. With so many different brands to choose from, how do you know which...

A photograph of the inside of Glossier SoHo, showing two store workers ringing up products for customers. The worker on the left wears a pastel pink jumpsuit and messy hair bun. The worker on the right wears a half unzipped pastel pink Glossier jumpsuit with a white Glossier t-shirt visible underneath.

Fans glow for Glossier’s new SoHo storefront

Glossier cements itself as a fresh face in SoHo with the opening of its new flagship store.
Montserrat Pagan, Contributing Writer February 28, 2023

Glossier, the “it girl” makeup brand, brightened up a rainy day with its bright, signature pink aesthetic when it opened the doors to its new SoHo store on Feb. 17. Though...

An illustration of the back of a Black girl’s head while she sprays products into her hair in front of a mirror. On the right is a table with eight assorted hair care product containers.

The US hair care industry lags behind in accepting Black hair

Hair is an essential part of Black identity and culture in America. It’s time for hair care brands to reflect that.
Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer March 11, 2022

Hair matters. It is a part of our identity, our sense of self. Hair is an extension of culture, a unified experience. But my hair did not start mattering to me on a personal level...

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Model and NYU student Jaylen Taylor on the East Village in the 2010s and 2020s, creating personal aesthetics

Joey Hung, Beauty & Style Editor November 24, 2021

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  When I was younger, I would spend hours listening to 98.7 FM in Mississippi and they would play the stuff from the...

When the pandemic hit, the drag culture was hit just as hard. Many queens, such as Honey Davenport, turned to the internet and social media, attempting to translate the extravagance of a live performance to a camera. (Staff Illustration by Arnav Binaykia)

New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance

Drag queens speak on the drastic changes that New York City’s drag culture experienced during the pandemic.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer May 6, 2021

Drag is a performance of gender expression, most commonly seen when someone performs femininity, or personifies a female character, as a drag queen. Regardless of gender identity,...

Illustration by Charlie Dodge.

Magic and Glitter in Brooklyn: Interpreting the World Through Drag

In this audio profile, Gallatin sophomore Milenka Bermanova discusses being a nonbinary drag performer while dealing with alopecia, a rare autoimmune disease and how it informs their art.
Mandie Montes, UTA Senior Editor April 13, 2020

After coming out as nonbinary in 2018, Gallatin sophomore Milenka Bermanova realized that some of their talents such as applying expressive makeup on themselves and designing chainmail...

NYU students recommend some less well known beauty YouTubers. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Four Beauty YouTubers You Need to Watch

Discover four YouTubers who will help you achieve your best beauty looks.
Tatiana Velasco, Deputy Culture Editor February 4, 2020

Whether you are a newbie to the beauty community or a seasoned makeup artist, YouTube is where most people go to learn new tips and tricks. You may find yourself captivated by...

The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin

Students reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for fashion and skincare.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

“New year, new me.” We see the same phrase spam our social media feeds every new year. But as we enter 2020, the stakes are so much higher. Screw “new year, new me.” This...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

The Wedding, Chapter 1: Shutters and Mirrors

The first chapter in Voices’ sophomore serial, following a bride on the day of her wedding.
Jessica Fiorella, UTA Voices Staff Writer November 15, 2019

A wedding is a time for family, levity and love. But what craziness ensues when an unwanted guest, the groom’s ex to be exact, shows up out of the blue? Find out over the course...

Our culture desk picks out their favorite red lippies. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Culture Loves: Red Lipstick Edition

"I got that red lip, classic thing that you like…”

Maybe you’re afraid of red lipstick. Maybe you tried it once and were scarred by the image of the clown gazing back at you in the mirror. Maybe you whip it out once in a...

The first thought that popped into my head the moment I opened the color stick was that it looked like a giant crayon. The writer describes her experience using the popular Milk lip and cheek stick. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Mediocre MILK Makeup

Despite MILK Makeup Lip + Cheek’s cult following online, it simply didn’t live up to the hype.
Madison San Miguel, Contributing Writer October 18, 2019

In the world of dewy complexions and multi-use products, MILK Makeup is one of those beauty brands that everyone knows and loves. With its minimalistic packaging and exceptional...