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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

The new and rebranded Upstein has a prominent NYU Eats banner outside of its entrance. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU Dining Halls, Ranked

Third North really needs to get its sh-t together, but you already knew that.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

Following semesters full of student complaints about dining options, NYU launched a new campus dining provider this year — NYU Eats. Catered by Chartwells, NYU Eats boasts sustainable...

Customer walks out of the iconic Veniero’s Bakery store in the East Village with a bag of sweet treats in hand. (Photo by Li-Chun Pan)

Veniero’s Bakery in the East Village Celebrates 125 Years

Veniero’s celebration was complete with community and cannolis.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

Jazz music spilled into the streets of the East Village on Monday afternoon as Veniero’s Bakery celebrated its 125th anniversary.  Veniero’s, located on East 11th Street,...

Navigating NYU Diet Culture With an Eating Disorder

Navigating NYU Diet Culture With an Eating Disorder

If NYU wants to encourage health and wellness, they need to stop participating in diet culture.
Helen Wajda, Contributing Writer September 24, 2019

When I rushed out of my dorm room yesterday morning, I was met by a bright sign outside the elevator: “Burn Calories, Not Electricity. Take the Stairs!” As I waited for the...

The exterior of Pietro Nolita reflects its pink interior. (via Flickr)

Pietro Nolita Is Not-So-Pretty in Pink

Eat with your eyes, and only your eyes.
Divya Nelakonda, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

If you’re anything like me, preparing to come to New York City included spending countless hours on Instagram immersed in photos of all the unique shops and restaurants surrounding...

Majestic Butterfly, a special drink with Butterfly Pea infused into premium Gin and Tonic and a squeeze of Lime. It changes color from blue to purple to pink right before your eyes. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Bubble Tea With a Boozy Twist

Experience happy hour on a whole new level at Bubbleology.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer September 23, 2019

Among the buildings that line First Avenue, there’s one that stands out from the rest — the bright and colorful Bubbleology. The popular London-based franchise recently revolutionized...

(Illustration by Yuzhi Huang)

Look Like a Snack With These Three DIY Hair Masks

You can find all the ingredients for these food-based hair masks at Sidestein.
Trinity Casimir, Contributing Writer September 23, 2019

At one point or another, we become attached to our grocery store shampoos and conditioners. They’re reasonably priced and the voice in the back of our heads tells us $10 will...

Food Gallery 32 is a multi-level food court located in the heart of Manhattan’s Koreatown. (Photo by Helen Chen)

Authentic Korean Cuisine Near NYU

Experience a variety of authentic Korean food with these five restaurants.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

The rise in popularity of K-Pop in America brought with it a love for Korean music, culture and, perhaps most importantly, Korean food.  International Korean students attending...

Serendipity 3 offers a budget version of their record-breaking Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for $13.95. (Photo by Yusuf Husain)

Iconic Upper East Side Eatery Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

The home of the “World’s Most Expensive Dessert” fails to impress the plebeians.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

Since 1954, the Upper East Side’s Serendipity 3 has been serving up eclectic desserts in a quirky, colorful diner adorned with Tiffany lamps and pop-art style prints. The restaurant’s...

The Donut Pub, located on Broadway near the NYU Bookstore, features a variety of sweet treats and a retro dining style. (Staff photo by Marva Shi)

New Donut Pub Is a Hole in One

The newest location near Astor Place satisfies the sweet tooth and the Instagram feed.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Stepping into the trendy, Instagram-worthy interior of The Donut Pub is like entering a world where the past and present become one. The local donut shop sports a long, diner-style...

Burger Studio before the tragedy of its closing. (Photo by Viola Mai)

Burger Studio: Gone, But Never Forgotten

Ria Mittal, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

I’m sitting in the UHall commons and everything is wrong. Walking down the stairs, I anticipated the sharp scent of ketchup, the crackle of cooking oil and that warm orange glow...

Learn to make spaghetti the way that abstract impressionist Jackson Pollock used to have it with this quick recipe. (via pixabay)

Experience Spaghetti Like Jackson Pollock

While living in New York City, why not eat like a legendary New Yorker of the past?
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 10, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of a famous artist? Well, after trying out the following recipe, you’ll essentially become Jackson Pollock reincarnate. If...

A hot chocolate and vegan almond brownie on a budget, with a 10% student discount from The Bean at 824 Broadway. (Photo by Laura Measher)

Steals and Deals Meant for Students

Food tastes better with a discount.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 9, 2019

As young, hungry students frequenting the Village, it can be easy to get decision fatigue from the host of restaurants around. There are so many to choose from that it’s hard...