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

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

Washington Square News

Cupcake Market, at 74 E 7th St., serves various cookies shaped like famous pop figures. Its definitely worth a visit if youve ever been curious about what Kim Kardashians crying face tastes like.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Cookies

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Cookies can cheer up any bad mood, and luckily there are many places to get delicious treats around campus. In the inaugural edition of Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm, delve into this delicious dessert.
The purple diet is exactly what it sounds like; a diet consisting only of purple foods.  Celebrities like Mariah Carey swear that eating only blueberries and eggplant is the surefire way to lose weight.

I Tried…The Purple Diet

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 15, 2017
Our writer followed Mariah Carey's ridiculous purple diet. Read about her experience!

Cooked up in a Dorm Room: 6 Easy-to-Make Recipes

Hester Yang, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Between classes, work, internships, and social life, most students don't have the time or energy to cook a proper meal. Check out these quick hacks to make cooking in a college dorm easy, simple and foolproof.
For those who need a boost in energy but dont like the negative side effects of coffee, tea is an excellent option.  There are many places near campus that offer a vast selection of natural energy boosters.

6 Tea Places to Keep You Awake and Warm

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
As a college student you need that extra burst of energy. For those who don’t like coffee, it can be hard to find energizing drinks that are also warm to fight off that winter chill. Here is a list of the best places around campus for tea awake and warm throughout the winter season.
From pizza to finger food to cookies, there is an endless list of snacks to choose from.  The perfect combination of snacks can ensure a killer dorm party.

Good Eats for a Successful Dorm Party

Alana Kohler Pizarro, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
When throwing a party, arguably one of the most important aspects is what you will serve. Here are some places within walking distance of Washington Square Park where you can pick up food for your party, as well as some easy recipes to make in the comfort of your apartment-style dorm.
Food mashups like the ramen burger and sushi nachos are great, but are they really worth it? Reviewers of the birthday cake croissant from Union Fare Gastrohall seem to think so.

Food Mashups: Looking Beyond the Trend

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
Food mashups have been growing in popularity in the New York City food scene. Although a few mashups have proven successful, some NYU students think that mashups don't always live up to the hype.
Sugartooth Tours will satisfy the sweet tooths of many. Those who participate will take a tour around six dessert places in New York City.

Valentine’s Day Dessert Tour is Sweeter Than Sugar

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Valentine's Day is all about celebrating all types of love, and there is no better way to celebrate it than with candy. If you want to get creative this Valentines Day, spread the love by bringing a special someone, a friend, or just yourself, to Sugartooth Tours’ Valentine's Day dessert tour.
Juliana Fonseca-Alesso takes a bite out of two pizza slices simultaneously during the week in which she tried eating only pizza.

I Tried… Eating Only Pizza for a Week

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Is it possible to only eat pizza for a week? Read about what happened when our lactose intolerant writer tried to for a week!
Trdelnik is a popular pastry in Prague that originated in Slovakia a few years ago. The confection — rolled dough topped with cinnamon, sugar and walnuts — has become quite popular among tourists and comes with a variety of fillings.

Czeching Out Some Traditional Czech Cuisine

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer February 7, 2017
The Czech Republic is known for its gorgeous architecture and revolutionary history, but not so much for its food. Check out some of Ankita Bhanot's favorite traditional dishes!
At 160 2nd Avenue, Nicoletta serves a fresh Midwestern perspective on classic Italian cuisine.

Nicoletta Puts Midwestern Twist On Italian Classics

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
At first glance, the mix of the American midwest and classic Italian fare seems like the ultimate disaster, but Michael White's Nicoletta Pizzeria in the East Village manages to marry the flavours of these two distinctly different regions in menu items such as midwestern pizza and soft-serve gelato
NYUs sustainability platform, Green Thread, strives to make NYU an environmentally-friendly campus.

Demystifying Green Thread

Jiayun Yang, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
By asking a few random students on campus and employees at NYU’s dining halls, not much information about Green Thread could be gathered. So what exactly is Green Thread? It’s time to demystify it.
Chapulines are filled with onions, cilantro, jalapeño, salsa verde and, of course, grasshoppers.

Expanding Your Palate with Grasshopper Tacos

Caroline Grace Zemsky, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Toloache on Thompson St. is spicing up the typical taco with a strange new ingredient: grasshoppers.