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

Photograph of a banner saying “N.Y.U. Farmer’s Market” on the right, and an assortment of fruits and vegetables on a table covered in a purple N.Y.U.-branded tablecloth on the left.

Opinion: NYU students need to eat more fruit

It's time that meal plans provide more fruit options.
James Bisceglia, Contributing Writer October 26, 2022

Say you’re at one of the dining locations on campus and would like to round out your meal with a piece of fruit. Between Third North dining hall, Downstein, Market at Sidestein,...

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development participated in a summit to combat food waste on Oct. 3.

Activists Combat Global Food Waste at NYU

Belle Lu, Contributing Writer October 5, 2018
Leading food thinkers convened at NYU to combat high global rates of food waste, obesity and malnutrition.
Eating local is possible at the Union Square Farmers’ Market, open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Importance of Eating Local

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer April 24, 2018
Is it really worth it to pick local produce? We have farmers and students share their thoughts on thinking twice about picking big brand names over locally-owned businesses.
It’s October, which means pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes are available at the Union Square Greenmarket.

Fall Weather Brings Fresh Eats

Arundhathi Ajayan, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
To welcome the season of fuzzy sweaters and orange leaves, here’s a guide to the produce of the season and how to enjoy them in your dorm.

[VIDEO] Cozy up with these winter veggies

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
The limited amount of produce in winter doesn't mean you need to stop eating fresh vegetables, so check out these seasonal greens.