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

Washington Square News

Culture

A crowd on the street enjoying food with food stall tents on the sides of the road.

The must-try Japanese street foods from Japan Fes

From fluffy pancakes to takoyaki, Japan Fes offered an impressive range of classics and novelties. Here’s where you can find some in the city.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer November 1, 2023

The Manhattan food scene is already diverse and delicious, but throw in a Japanese food festival and the food frenzy spreads like wildfire. On Oct. 28, Japan Fes New York held...

The Village Halloween Parade returns on its 50th anniversary

The Village Halloween Parade returns on its 50th anniversary

Under the theme “Upside/Down : Inside/OUT!”, thousands of New Yorkers marched up Sixth Avenue in a celebration of authenticity and inclusivity.
Doga Usanmaz, Video Director November 1, 2023

An illustration of purple and green rice crispy treats with web patterns in front of a yellow background. An illustration of a red cup holding a brown liquid, with a slice of apple with a worm in it placed on the cup’s edge on a purple background. An illustration of a liquid filled glass with eyeballs inside on a light purple background with dripping purple liquid. An illustration of brown circles on a light brown backdrop with black spiders on each of them.

Spook-ify these sweet recipes for your Halloween night

This spooky recipe guide to Halloween sweets and treats has you covered whether you want to make spiderwebs or eyeballs.
Sar Perez, Contributing Writer October 31, 2023

Halloween is upon us and aside from devouring bags of fun-sized candy or relentlessly decorating our living rooms, we often forget that there are other ways we can make the season...

A beige shelf with succulents with pots that have ‘Day of the Dead’ artwork on them.

Bring the cozy fall vibes indoors with these five dorm decor ideas

Try these five decoration ideas to revamp your room with an affordable autumnal dorm makeover.
Sofia Aziz, Contributing Writer October 30, 2023

A store filled with shelves of candy, jelly bean dispensers, and lollipop stands.

Cure your Halloween candy cravings at these Greenwich Village institutions

This Halloween, ditch the name-brand bulk bags with these local candy shops in Greenwich Village that have not only withstood the test of time, but the high standards of New York City.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

As Halloweekend is upon us, the age-old tradition of inhaling sweets — or at least having a non-judgmental excuse for it — is always on our minds. If the Target variety pack...

A birds-eye view of a pumpkin spice latte on a white wicker table.

Pumpkin perk-fection: The best pumpkin spice drinks near campus

It’s time to explore beyond the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. Check out these close-to-campus cafes for some new spins on this classic fall-flavored drink.
Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

As much as I love Starbucks’ fall-themed drinks, their prices — and excessive lines — have forced me to branch out. Luckily enough, there are plenty of other coffee shops...

From left to right: A representative from Wheated in a black shirt, a representative from Olmo in a blue shirt, Sam Silverman the founder of New York BagelFest in a beige pullover hoodie, and a representative from O’Bagel in a black shirt and black baseball cap with a green apron.

New York BagelFest taught me I was doing bagels wrong

Not only are you allowed to put chili-garlic crunch on your bagels, you absolutely need to.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor October 26, 2023

A collage of three photos of young girls dressed in Halloween costumes.

The tricks and treats of Halloween thrifting

NYU students discuss their thrifted Halloween costumes, sustainability and coming of age.
Ranina Simon, Contributing Writer October 25, 2023

Halloween fashion is evolving from its humble origins of face paint and Party City costumes into sustainable getups with intricate homemade accessories. The source of this transformation?...

A person in a white shirt and beige and brown jacket and black pants holds a brown guitar.

Life outside pre-med: How four students balance hobbies and homework

Some might think pre-med students are all work and no play, but these four CAS students suggest otherwise.
Ava Duchin, Contributing Writer October 25, 2023

If you’ve walked into Bobst Library at 4 a.m., or any other hour of the day, odds are you’ve passed by a pre-med student poring over their laptop, eyes glued to the screen...

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

I ate 15 phenomenal tacos with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul at Food Network’s NYC Wine & Food Festival, and here are the top three you need to try.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor October 24, 2023

Three medicine boxes and one tube of ointment on top of a table.

As the weather cools, students lean into family medicinal practices

With sickness in the air, NYU students share their stories on the traditional Chinese medicine, Southern herbal cures and Indian Ayurveda they use to stay healthy.
Teresa Mo and Polina Belova October 21, 2023

Cough drops are flying off shelves and scarves are becoming a staple accessory: winter is approaching. Combined with our collective midterm stress, prioritizing our mental and...

People are sitting around a table with red solo cups and bottles of Canada Dry. Some of them are holding paint brushes.

Need a creative safe space? The Collective has Black students covered

One of NYU’s best safe spaces invites Black students to freely rest and create.
Sydni Johnson, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Whether it's the new and unfamiliar environment or the abundance of schoolwork, college can contribute a lot to anxiety. Race and ethnicity shouldn’t also be a contributing factor,...