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


Ice cream trucks can be found on any side of Washington Square Park on any day that the weather isn’t gloomy.

I Tried… Ice Cream Trucks of Washington Square Park

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 5, 2017
As an ice-cream lover, our dining editor tries the ice cream trucks around Washington Square Park.
Troll food is a new trend that can be found in ice cream, cakes, and burgers, among others items. It features dark-colored foods that are usually black or purple.

Troll Food Takes Us Over to the Dark Side

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
The days of the rainbow food trend are long gone. Now it’s time to say hello to the troll food craze.
The three new Ben & Jerry’s cereal milk ice cream flavours: Frozen Flakes, Cocoa Loco and Fruit Loot. The ice cream company organized a party at Grand Central Terminal to celebrate the flavors  release.

New Ben and Jerry’s Flavors Fail to Impress

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Ben & Jerry's recently released three new flavours inspired by some classic cereals. Read on to learn whether they lived up to the hype.
Originally from Thailand, rolled ice cream has become one of the hottest food trends in the United States.  10Below recently added Ice Cream Tacos to their menu at their Lower East Side location.

Beyond the Trend: Rolled Ice Cream and 10Below

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 8, 2017
10Below is the trailblazer for rolled ice cream shops in New York City. Some think it is worth the hype, but others believe the treat is overrated.
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