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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 Faith Gates
Pop Pasta in New York created spaghetti donuts, a treat that’s also featured at Smorgsaburg, a food festival in Brooklyn. The spaghetti donut consists of regular pasta that is deep fried in the shape of a donut.

I Tried… Spaghetti Donuts

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor April 17, 2017
Have you ever wanted to eat pasta, but you were in a rush? Well luckily, Pop Pasta in New York has just the treat for you: spaghetti donuts.
City Transplants

City Transplants

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor March 6, 2017

I remember seeing the event for free swag during Welcome Week — of course, as a broke college student, I went. The room was full of high-energy Welcome Week leaders handing all...

Broome Street

Broome Street

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 15-20 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to...

Allie Rubeck spent her winter break in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Presidential Honors Program.

Global Breaks at a Global University

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor January 23, 2017
As school starts up and students see their classmates again, everyone will be asking, “So how was your break?” This month off school is used differently for many NYU students. Students may relax, travel, spend time with their family or take J-term classes.
Ironically, as this photo was being taken, someone’s Tapingo drink was stolen.

The Tapingo Thieves

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 14, 2016

In a world where convenience is key, Tapingo gives students the opportunity to skip the lines and order food from anywhere to be ready by the time you get there. But for some NYU...

Steinhardt freshman Oliver Wang tutors at University Neighborhood Middle School in Brooklyn.

On the Job: America Reads and Counts

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 4, 2016
Although NYU gives students many different opportunities to earn scholarship money through work study jobs, the most popular job for students is the America Reads program, which attracts more than 1,000 volunteers each year.
NYU’s College of Nursing student, Nicole Hayashi, interns at the NYU Hospital.

On the Job: Nursing Edition

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Read about the lives of students in the College of Nursing, who get hands-on experience working at local NYC hospitals!
Gallatin junior Casey Whyland performing in the Reality Show during the Presidential Welcome for the Class of 2020.

School or a Career? An NYU Dilemma

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Many NYU drama students have to decide whether to prioritize studying for classes or auditioning roles outside of school to further their career. How do they balance it?

Tails of Washington Square Park

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Squirrels are running all around New York City, but what do we really know about them? Read on for some fun facts on these little animals!
The new Starbucks is located on Waverly Place and Mercer St, only a few blocks from the Starbucks at Faye's.

New Campus Starbucks Raises Concern

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
While the line at Starbucks at Faye’s always seems to get longer, students can soon get their pumpkin spice lattes a little quicker with a new Starbucks opening up just around the block.
Gramercy Green is known as one of the best NYU dorms, but with segregation, not everyone would have the opportunity to live there.

Are Segregated Dorms the Answer?

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
NYU students discuss the possibly of organizing residence halls by race after CSULA's Black Student Union asked for segregated dorms to avoid microagressions.