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NYU’s Urban Farm Lab reopened on Oct 11. It was founded two years ago by NYU Food Studies professor Amy Bentley as a place for food study majors to harvest crops right in the city.

Urban Farm Reopens its Doors

Jendayi Omowale, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
NYU's Urban Farm reopens its doors after a break.
For every sale of Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick Duo, $10 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Many other brands are donating portions of their sales to breast cancer awareness during the month of October.

Shopping for a Cure

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 16, 2017
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and shop for the cure at with these special products.
CAS sophomore Natasha Roy (right) and her friend Dani Dudas wear traditional clothing that is commonly worn during Diwali.

Celebrating Diwali at NYU

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 16, 2017
NYU students may have trouble celebrating Diwali once they start college, but some have found a way to partake in festivities in the city.

Forever 21 and Taco Bell released a clothing collection on Oct. 11. The collection offers comedic pieces for Taco Bell fans and those with quirky styles

Taco Bell Fashion: A Hit or Miss?

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer October 16, 2017
Maybe its a bit cheesy or maybe its a bit saucy, but Forever 21 and Taco Bell's new collaboration is worth a look.

Stuffed Ice Cream, located at 139 1st Ave, has created a donut ice cream sandwich, which they have named the “cruff.”

Donut Ice Cream Rocks Your Taste Buds

Sherry Yan, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
Ice cream sandwiches got a new upgrade with Cruffs!
Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Patrick Seaman reflects on how his experience in Lebanon affects his experience in Tel Aviv.
Check out some suggestions for low-cost birthday activities. (Photo by Sam Cheng)

Choose Your Own (Birthday) Adventure

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Birthdays can sneak up to you when you have things to do. Here's how to spend your special day based on your school.
Clinton Hall had a limited edition Flamin' Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese in February.

Too Much Cheese? ForGouda ‘Bout It!

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer October 12, 2017
Cheese is not only a great ingredient to add to many dishes but also a great meal on its own. Here are some ways you can enjoy cheese as the main ingredient in a meal.

Although the Financial District is home to many companies and offices, it also offers a variety of shopping options and great food.

Fun in FiDi?

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 11, 2017
Explore FiDi with us!
Leaves change color in Central Park.

Fall-ing in Love

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 11, 2017
Falling in love with Fall in NYC? Don't worry, so are we.
Many NYU’s Rick and Morty fans lined up outside the McDonalds on 728 Broadway to claim the famous Szechuan sauce.

Nerds Came for Szechuan Sauce and Left Empty Handed

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor October 11, 2017
McDonalds went through a chaotic day when they released their Rick and Morty inspired Szechuan sauce.
Gnoccheria by Luzzo’s is an Italian restaurant in East Village dedicated to serving gnocchi, a potato-based pasta.

Gnoccheria Brings Menu of Options to East Village

Alyssa Lynn Kelly, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
A review of the new Gnocchi restaurant that is worth every penny!