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NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper

WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 43, No. 40

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015

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Hundreds protest police brutality By AMANDA MORRIS Contributing Writer

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Protesters fill Canal Street on Tuesday during an anti-police brutality demonstration.

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Style tips for fashion internships

One of the most important things to remember when dressing for your fashion or beauty internship is to do so with confidence. Do not be afraid to take risks. Interning in an industry that values creativity conveniently allows for risk-taking.

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not too baggy or loose. In an office environment, it is best to avoid oversized silhouettes. Tailored garments look put together and clean lines are always a safe option. Pair button downs with streamlined pants or slacks. Check out ASOS, Ann Taylor LOFT and T by Alexander Wang for fun yet versatile colors at a variety of price points. To finish it off, add a blazer, one of the most important parts of any professional outfit. Opt for black or gray, as those will work with any outfit during any time of year. Zara and H&M carry affordable and trendy options.

Activists meet for Ally Week Black trans activist CeCe McDonald spoke at Kimmel on Tuesday as part of Ally Week. STORY on PG. 3

Experiment with Color In the spring and summer, do

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Take Risks

If they are not already in your closet, invest in a couple of collared button downs. White and pale blue are classics, but anything with a subtle pattern will bring interest to your look. Banana Republic and J. Crew — which has a 15% discount for students — have a variety of choices and often have sales. A great summer spin on the button down is a short-sleeve collared button down dress. It will still look professional but puts a lightweight spin on the classic piece. Madewell, which also offers a student discount, offers cute and comfortable variations on this look that are high quality and will last through the summer. Be sure to find pieces that fit well and are

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As summer internship season approaches, students will inevitably sift through their closets and declare with a sigh that they have nothing to wear. Though putting together outfits for a new job may seem scary, dressing the part is not nearly as complicated as it seems.

Start with the basics

Tribeca Film Festival hosts range of events By SIDNEY BUTLER Staff Writer

The Tribeca Film Festival begins on April 15, featuring star-studded events and providing a platform for beginning and veteran filmmakers. The Tribeca Film Festival is another general cultural festival embracing the future of storytelling. While it allows for innovative documentaries and narratives to be showcased, it also offers a retrospective look into the past, from this year’s outdoor screenings of “Clue” and “Lady and the Tramp” to its 25th anniversary showcase of “Goodfellas.” Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff after the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the festival was

Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina” A review of the new technological thriller “Ex Machina,” which opened April 10. STORY on PG. 4

created to restore community and economic stability to lower Manhattan. Annually bringing together film, music and culture, in total, the Tribeca Film Festival has screened more than 1,600 films and has attracted an audience of more than 4.9 million attendees. With 101 features and 60 shorts, the films feature themes ranging from diversity to coming of age to showcasing underrepresented voices. Women directed 25 percent of films at this year’s festival — an unusually large number in an industry dominated by men. Over the years, Tribeca has always pushed the conservative boundaries of prestige in

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BEAUTY & STYLE

By GRACE HALIO Staff Writer

Hundreds took to the streets in New York City on Tuesday, joining protesters across the country in #ShutDownA14, an anti-police-brutality demonstration organized by The Stop Mass Incarceration Network. Marchers walked down Broadway from Union Square to the Brooklyn Bridge, where they were stopped by the police. After protesters closed the bridge, police arrested activists and dispersed the crowd. Hale Sheffield, a student at the NYC iSchool, said the experience was terrifying. “We broke the barrier and pushed onto the bridge to be faced with savage cops arresting 14-year-old girls,” Sheffield said. “We had to help people climb up the bridge and hide from cops

Racy MTA ads not major problem The ops team discusses the MTA’s ad regulations. STORY on PG. 7


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