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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Anah Oozeerally
A Cross of Ashes on a worshipper's forehead, a common tradition of Ash Wednesday. (via Wikimedia)

NYU Students Observe Ash Wednesday

A brief explanation of the religious day, and how students observe the period leading up to Easter.
Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer March 8, 2019

On Wednesday, you probably noticed a handful of people with black marks on their foreheads. These plus-shaped signs symbolize religious crosses, and they are made from the ashes...

Eating local is possible at the Union Square Farmers’ Market, open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Importance of Eating Local

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer April 23, 2018
Is it really worth it to pick local produce? We have farmers and students share their thoughts on thinking twice about picking big brand names over locally-owned businesses.
Kombrewcha is the first hard kombucha to launch in the United States.

A New Kind Of Bubbly: Kombrewcha

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
What if we told you there was a drink out there that wasn't going to give bad hangovers and was relatively healthy? Behold the hard Kombucha: Kombrewcha.
Fried Pepper with Thousand-Year Egg, another traditional Chinese dish.

MáLà Project Brings Dry Pot To Bryant Park

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer March 6, 2018
Delicious dry pot has found its way to Bryant Park thanks to MáLà Project's second location in New York City.
Learning how to cook can be a fun and rewarding experience. Taking a cooking class can allow students to perfect their culinary skills and explore new cuisines.

Learning How to Cook in New York City, Properly

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018
Sick of "cooking" and setting off the fire alarm? Maybe it's time to take a cooking class. We have a few spots we'd like to recommend.