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

Washington Square News

For many international students, this is their first time celebrating Halloween. (Photo by Jorene He)

Halloween Is About Feeling Safe in Your Self-Expression

For NYU students, Halloween is an opportunity to let loose and adopt an alternate identity.
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2018
For NYU students, Halloween is an opportunity to let loose and adopt an alternate identity.
An image promoting the Halloween Game Expo. (Courtesy of Playcrafting NYC)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Halloweekend: Oct. 26 to Oct. 31

Face it, you’re too old for trick-or-treating. Try out one of our spooky recs.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina, Deputy Arts Editor and Books & Theatre Editor Oct 25, 2018

Halloweekend is upon us, which means come Friday the city streets will be flooded with ghosts and witches, vampires and superheroes, and for the third year in a row, a bunch of...

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor Oct 31, 2017
You can’t just pick and choose aspects of a culture that you like and then denounce the others simply because they are different from your own. That does not accurately represent the entire culture, and it is disingenuous.
Sunny the six month old Corgi.

Exposure | Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor Oct 30, 2017
Dogs from all over the Village had a ball at the annual Halloween Dog Parade.
Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2016
Halloween can be celebrated as long as costumes aren't required to be sexy.
Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board Oct 27, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.
Clown Hysteria Has Gone From Funny to Alarming

Clown Hysteria Has Gone From Funny to Alarming

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer Oct 13, 2016
There are people with a legitimate fear of clowns, a group only growing in size thanks to the recent craze. But even more worrisome, as recent events have shown, is the real threat to the safety of those in the costumes.
The yearly, spooky, West Village Halloween parade has been attracting thousands since it started in 1973.

Students get spooky, boozy on Halloween

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor Nov 2, 2015
An exploration of the good and bad side of NYU Students' Halloween festivities.
Visit the New York Costumes store located at 104, 4th Avenue, New York City for all your potential Halloween group costume needs.

Costumes for you and your squad

Alexandra Webb, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2015
Dressing up alone has its treats, but these group Halloween costumes can add a bit more fun to this year's spooky celebration.
An oversized coat for a clever costume can be revised for the perfect winter accessory.

Costumes transform to daily wear

Caroline Ogulnick, Staff Writer Nov 19, 2014
After celebrating Halloween, you realize you’ve spent a ton of money on a costume, but there are many ways to incorporate that costume into your everyday wardrobe.
FIT event discusses costuming in 1930s

FIT event discusses costuming in 1930’s

Feb 27, 2014
The "Dream Factory" of the 1930's gave rise to new changes in women's fashion.
File photo by Claude Rains/WSN

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