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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

All content by Aidan Levin
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4 great eats in Madrid’s Chinatown

NYU Madrid students can still fulfill that Manhattan Chinatown-sized hole in their stomach with these spots.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer April 14, 2026

For students rooted in Manhattan, it might be easy to take Chinatown’s authentic bites and late-night spots for granted. But if you’re currently thinking about studying...

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Where to eat like a Madrileño at NYU Madrid

Skip the tourist traps and discover the neighborhood spots near campus that serve Spanish food the right way.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer February 12, 2026

Upon beginning my semester abroad in Madrid, I was met with my fellow classmates’ underwhelming reactions to Spanish cuisine. Though they decided to live in Spain’s capital...

A close-up shot of a bratwurst with white sauce on top in a cardboard tray, in front of some beer.

Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price

New York’s take on the infamous German festival was commercialized and lacking in spirit.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

On a chilly Friday afternoon, I ventured to the Financial District’s South Street Seaport neighborhood, where Pier 15 was transformed into a bonanza of beers and brats. Oktoberfest...

Gyros galore: Where to get a halal-cart fix near campus

Gyros galore: Where to get a halal-cart fix near campus

A halal cart lover’s guide to good deals around Greenwich Village.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

My first visit to New York City was a feast for all my senses — the bustling traffic, the gleaming sunlight, the crowds lining up for the nearby Museum of Modern Art and, most...

The interior of a ramen shop, with tables and an open kitchen. A person stands in the kitchen cooking.

Noodle nirvana: Ramen shops near campus you can’t miss

From your standard chashu, noodles and broth to deconstructive twists, here are some local ramen shops that deserve your attention.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer February 15, 2024

As we’re in the midst of winter, nothing warms the soul like a steaming bowl of mouthwatering noodles, rich broth and succulent slabs of pork belly. The ramen craze has been...

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...