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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 Ashley Combs
People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5

Easy, packable lunch recipes that won’t eat your whole paycheck.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As a summer intern, you’ll quickly learn that the biggest thing eating away at your below-average pay won’t be taxes, rent or Uber's home from after-work happy hour: It’ll...

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Ranked: Yankee Stadium grub

The ultimate guide to which Yankee Stadium foods hit it out of the park — and which deserve a spot on the bench.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Baseball season is back — and it’s not just for sports fans. You don’t have to be a die-hard Yankees supporter to enjoy ball caps, pinstripes and signature stadium snacks...

An illustration of logos of different food pantries and homeless shelters, including Food Recovery Network, Xavier Mission, Rethink Food, The Bowery Mission and Two Birds One Stone.

This winter, give back through food and kindness

From soup kitchens to meal deliveries, here are five nonprofit organizations all NYU students can get involved in to feed those in need.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Amid New York’s abundant restaurant scene, it’s easy to lose sight of some of the city’s larger issues surrounding food. Nearly 13.5% of households are food insecure and...

An illustration of various cowgirl boots on a blue background, with white text reading “Cowgirl Boots” in the upper-right corner.

Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy

Ready to take your footwear to the wild, wild West? These quality cowboy boots will help you giddy up in comfort and style.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Yippee-ki-yay! From country roads to city streets, cowboy boots are finally getting the attention they deserve. Whether you’re working on the ranch or strutting down the runway,...

Crates of bottled apple cider labeled “Migliorelli Farm” and “$6.00 ½ Gallon” in front of a crate of brussel sprouts.

These apple treats don’t fall far from the tree

These six apple-filled foods near campus will rock you to your core.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Apple season is in full swing — and even if you don’t have time to go apple picking upstate,  New York City is ripe with sweet and savory foods that feature the classic autumn...