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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 24, 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.