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

Washington Square News

Dining

United Airlines may have a bad reputation lately, but their airplane food is among the best.

Highs and Lows of International Airline Food

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 6, 2017
International flying can already be a pain being strapped into your seat for 10 plus hours, but how does the food fare while being 30,000 feet up in the air?
Veselka is a 24 hour restaurant in the Ukranian Village with a delicious brunch and on demand pierogies.

NYU Hotspots — Finding Love

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 5, 2017
First date jitters? Don't fret, check out some great first date spots around NYU.

The omurice is a Japanese omelet covered with a number of unconventional toppings — it’s more than your typical salt and pepper.

The Exploding Omelet

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 5, 2017
Every month we find ourselves discovering a new dish whether it is an innovative take on something we already knew, or a traditional food from another country that we just hop on the bandwagon for. One dish that has been coming up around New York and on the internet is the exploding omelet, or omurice.

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.
Fresh Meat: New Food Spots this Fall

Fresh Meat: New Food Spots this Fall

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor August 28, 2017
Take advantage of Welcome Week by trying out these food hot spots.
Boba Guys is a favorite among students to get bubble tea near campus, stocked with classics as well as adventurous flavors.

Mapping Out Your Meal Plan

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor August 28, 2017
Make the most of your meal plan by visiting these spots near campus.
NYU student Aneri Mehta led a campaign with the Animal Welfare Collective to create a plant-based pop up at Lipton dining hall. For a whole week, the dining hall served vegan food to be more sustainable and healthy.

I Tried… Lipton’s Vegan Dining Hall

Nathaniel Mahlum, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
After Lipton's dining hall went vegan for a temporary pop up experiment, one writer shares his thoughts on the plant-based offerings.
The “Pizza Principle” is an economic theory stating that the average slice of pizza in New York will always equal the price of the subway fare. The principle comes from Eric Bram’s New York Times article written in 1980.

The Economics of the Dollar Slice: The Pizza Principle

Kate Holland, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Pizza has taken New York by storm and become one of the facets of daily life in NYC. But alongside this culinary tradition emerged an urban legend known among economists as the “Pizza Principle.”
For five days, Starbucks released a limited edition drink, the Unicorn Frappuccino, that delighted social media users. The drink was color-changing, flavor-changing, and caffeine-less.

Starbucks Unicorn Frappucino vs Dragon Frappucino

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
No magical creatures were harmed in the making of these drinks.
Brothers and co-founders David and Adam Nag created a coffee brand, CLR CFF, that offers clear coffee to protect teeth from staining.

Clear Coffee: Unnatural or Amazing?

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 25, 2017
The company CLR CFF has just arrived to shake up the way you see coffee. This coffee brand not only lacks vowels but also coffee’s traditional color.
The Boba Guys on campus consistently has a long line of people waiting for bubble tea. Known to some as boba, bubble tea consists of milk, tea, sugar, tapioca and occasionally a sweet flavoring.

Behind The Trend: Bubble Tea

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer April 25, 2017
Bubble tea has become the go-to for grabbing between classes — but is it actually good for you?
Boba Guys, at 23 Clinton St., is a popular bubble tea spot founded originally in San Francisco.

The Best Boba Spots Near NYU

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
NYU students are going crazy Boba Tea. Don’t know where to find it? Don’t fret. These fantastic bubble tea shops all around campus are ready for you to stop by.