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Although gluten-intolerance is becoming a more widely compensated in food products, NYU dining halls do not offer very many options.

Are Dining Halls Safe for Celiacs?

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
Signs advertising gluten-free options are ubiquitous in NYU's dining halls, but students who lead a gluten-free diet often have a hard time finding uncontaminated items.

At the Hunger Banquet, guests will randomly be classed as lower, middle and upper-class and eat according to their wealth.

TEDxNYU Simulates Inequality at Hunger Banquet

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
TEDxNYU is partnering with Oxfam, Amnesty International, Share Meals and Habitat for Humanity on Monday to host and allow NYU students to participate in the Oxfam America Hunger Banquet. This will not be the typical student organization banquet where students will enjoy a hearty meal together; instead, students will experience the meal as members of different social classes.
The Naughty Knitters convene to make knitted creations that go to charities around New York and the United States.

The ‘Naughty’ Knitters at NYU

Lily Li, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
These knitters may be knotty, but they're certainly nice.

Student by Day, Bartender by Night

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
What are the chances the person pouring your drink at your local bar is a fellow student? We talked to two students who work as bartenders in the city.
An exhibit at the Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center in Or Yehuda, Israel, displays what life was like in the “transit camps” for Israel’s Iraqi-Jewish immigrants after being forced to leave Iraq in the mid-20th century.

Tel Aviv: Israel’s Iraqi Jews Remember Their Past

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
What does identity mean for Israelis whose family emigrated from an enemy state?
Hangovers are like roller coasters - just like the one from Winter Wonderland in London.

Hang in There: It’s Only a Hangover

Alice Li, Staff Writer December 2, 2016
Suffering from a hangover? Some experienced NYU students chimed in with their advice.
Hundreds of people marched down 14th street in protest, holding up signs, shouting, and blocking traffic in both directions.

D.C.: Washington Marches in Protest Against Trump

Audrey Romjue, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
Read one student's recollections of anti-Trump protests at the NYU Washington, D.C. campus.
Netflix has added an offline viewing option which allows subscribers to download shows to watch without internet connection.

Four Fashionable Shows for Your Binge Watching Needs

Gabriella Bower, Beauty & Style Editor December 1, 2016
These four shows are fabulously fashionable and available on Netflix for all your binge watching needs.
Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Living in Res Life and missing your dog? Here is a collection of some of the superstar pups living in NYU dorms.
Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor November 30, 2016
If you need a break from the impending doom of finals, get to know the pups of NYU Res Life! When you see them around your building, don't forget to give them a little scratch behind the ears.
Foods, such as organic tomatoes found at Trader Joe's, help promote sustainability.

Decode the Buzzwords on Your Food Labels

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
Trying to eat healthy or sustainable foods is an effort in and of itself, and understanding the labels and terminology that surround healthy eating are another hurdle entirely.
Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The air is brisk, the holiday decorations are out, and those seasonal foods and drinks you love are finally here and better than ever, and all available on NYU’s meal plan.
Donald Trump's Twitter feed provides a look into his bubble of conservatism.

I Tried… Following Only People Donald Trump Follows on Twitter

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
How would you feel if you only followed people Donald Trump follows on Twitter? Read about what happened when our writer tried it for a week!