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BIPOC and people in larger bodies aren’t getting the treatment they need for eating disorders

The New School Free Press explores how treatment for eating disorders is exclusionary. The selective treatments are exclusionary towards BIPOC and people in larger bodies. Illustration by Caitlin Du

Healthcare professionals and New School students share insight on how eating disorder treatment can become more inclusive for BIPOC and individuals in larger bodies. Content warning: This article…

Living in black beyond

Artist Adama Delphine Fawandu’s “Deep Inside I’m Blue No. 2” hangs in the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery. Fawandu’s work, alongside other Black artists’, hangs at the Parsons School of Design Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery through Friday. Photo by Lilly Gorman

An art exhibition celebrates beauty and wickedness in Black realities. There are representations in artistic practice, often more times than not reincarnations of past stereotypes, and then there…

East Village thrifting: Two hidden gems you must check out

The front entrance to Vintage Reserve, a thrift store located in the East Village, on a Thursday afternoon. You are able to get an understanding of what the store sells by the curated front display. Photo by Tyler Slaugh

As spring approaches and the streets of New York begin to feel more lively, what sounds better than venturing out to the East Village to check out local…

From ‘Waiting to Exhale’ to ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ 10 films by Black directors to watch anytime

Films such as “Sylvie’s Love” and “Farewell Amor” are created by Black directors. Coming out of Black History Month, it is important to continue to celebrate and support Black creators all year round. Illustration by Tiana McGee

Movies like “Dreamgirls” and “The Wiz” are considered staples in the Black community. But they have one very important thing in common: they were not made by Black…

Crowds rally across New York for end to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protesters like Mariana Kovalchuk (left) proclaim their opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine outside the New York Russian consulate on Feb. 24. Russia’s invasion of the country has landed them in hot water, with NATO countries strongly opposing the war. Photo by Christian Richey

Thousands have rallied across New York City to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began almost three weeks ago. Protests ranged from solemn gatherings outside the Russian…

Michelle Materre, fearless leader for women in independent film and New School professor, has died

Michelle Materre, associate professor of Media Studies and Film at The New School, died of cancer on Friday. Throughout her career, she dedicated herself to opening doors in the filmmaking industry to women and people of color. Image courtesy The New School

Michelle Materre, a New School professor whose accomplishments span over thirty years in media and film, died of cancer at White Plains Hospital on March 11, according to…