Washington Square News

1 week ago | nyunews.com | Pritheva Zakaria

Mascara is one of the best makeup tools to enhance your look when there’s no time for a full beat. But when you look through aisles of the Union Square Sephora or Target, the sheer number of mascara options — from drugstore options to high-end brands — that boast ultra volume or maximum length can be overwhelming. Compiling only my tried-and-true favorites, here are six mascaras that live up to their purpose and work for everyday looks and long nights out.

2 weeks ago | nyunews.com | Pritheva Zakaria

You’ve probably seen people getting their color analysis done in South Korea on TikTok. The beauty trend — where a professional determines the best colors to wear based on your skin’s undertone, hair color and eye color — has captured the minds and wallets of consumers all around the world. Spoiler alert: it’s expensive. Professional analyses can range from $100 to $400, though there are free online tests available.

2 weeks ago | nyunews.com | Pritheva Zakaria

The prison, which has since been replaced by the Jefferson Market Library, incarcerated LGBTQ+ people for nearly 40 years. April 8, 2025 Many NYU students know Greenwich Village as the heart of New York City’s LGBTQ+ community, but might not recognize the role of a local prison in its history. The Jefferson Market Library — NYU’s nearest branch of the New York Public Library — was formerly the site of a prison that confined women and LGBTQ+ people in poor conditions.

1 month ago | nyunews.com | Matthew Singh |Kiran Komanduri

The NYU Stern Rugby Club kicks off its spring season play with a touch tournament on March 15. This is the first of many games and professional networking events the club hopes to organize for its members in the coming months. The team was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, when willingness to attend in-person events...

1 month ago | nyunews.com | Oshmi Ghosh

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Opus.”When you first watch the trailer for “Opus,” you will likely linger on two things: A24 and Ayo Edebiri. Maybe John Malkovich, too. It seems like a match made in Gen Z heaven, promising a balance of understated humor and wild plot escalation which make for an ideal horror comedy. While this promise is not necessarily broken, the film fails to venture further from its combination of star power, visuals and genre-typical gore.