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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Dining

History of Coffee

History of Coffee

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 20, 2017
How did coffee become the drink we all know and love?
A studio photo of several dishes. A two credit course offered next semester in Steinhardt is "Digital skills in Food Media."

Insta-Worthy Food Problems

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Instagram and other social media platforms have completely changed how we see food.
Dinuguan a traditional Filipino pork dish typically served with rice cakes. A dish of NYU students searching for a taste of home. (via instagram.com)

NY-Untraditional Thanksgivings

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Every family has its own way of celebrating Thanksgiving.
A kale/pitaya blend bowl from Playa Bowls, located at 108 MacDougal St.

Vamos a la Playa Bowls

Caroline Grace Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2017
Acai bowls are a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet cravings. Check out Playa Bowls for the original South American bowls!
This bagel was purchased from Bagel Belly, located on Third Avenue.

Bagel Clash

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2017
Our Editor-in-Chief rated bagel spots from best to worst, so you do not have to go through the trouble of doing it yourself!
Duane Park Patisserie in Greenwich Village has been serving the popular chocolate cake treats known as Ring Dings since 1922.

Ring Dings Will Be Your Next Fling

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor November 13, 2017
The 60's classic, Ring Dings, are making a comeback! Taste these delicious small cakes at the Duane Park Patisserie
Mr. Bing is a new restaurant located on St. Marks Place and serves jianbings or “bings” which is a traditional Chinese street food that resembles a French crepe.

Mr. Bing: A New Food Culture

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The famous Chinese street food Jianbing has opened up shop in New York City and is serving traditional Jianbings with a little twist.
Tyler Crews, a freshman at Liberal Studies, ate dairy-free for a week to test out the changes in health and lifestyle it would create.

I Tried… Going Dairy-Free for a Week

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 6, 2017
One of our writers tried going dairy-free for a week.
San Marzano is an East Village favorite and offers a number of different pasta plates for nine dollars.

NYC Pasta Under $10

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Do you love pasta but cannot find cheap Italian spots? Look no further! Here is a list of pasta spots that have pasta under 10 dollars
Candy has substituted potatoes, apples, and nuts as the “currency” of halloween in modern day.

A Brief History of Trick-or Treating

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer November 1, 2017
Halloween and treats go hand in hand. However have you ever stopped to think what existed when the candy corns did not
Grab some spooky candies from Dylan’s Candy Bar by Union Square to complete your Trick-or-Treat experience this Halloween.
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One of the several Magnolia Bakeries is on the LIRR concourse in Penn Station. It’s first store opened at 401 Bleecker Street. The bakery chain is known for it’s cupcakes.

Ghoul Over Halloween Treats

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Check out some great Halloween treats that you can get in New York!

Taco Bell recently released the Kit Kat Chocodilla, using cut-up kit kats instead of cheese as the filling between two flour tortillas, a simple recipe that can be recreated at home.

Taco Bell Shows its Sweet Tooth

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Taco Bell has a new quesadilla in select locations around America. Since we are not in one of those locations, we decided to create it ourselves.