
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
All content by Gabby Lozano

Confronting food insecurity is the key to improving NYC’s health
Mayor Eric Adams has made nutrition a key component of his platform. However, to make lasting improvements to New Yorkers' health, he must address the issue of food insecurity.
March 4, 2022

Student-led initiative expands dental dam access
Dental dams, which protect against sexually transmitted infections, will be more available in residence halls due to the advocacy of a group within NYU’s Amnesty International chapter.
March 2, 2022

NYU student to compete on college ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight
Tisch student Jeric Brual will represent NYU and test his trivia skills in the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” at 8 p.m. on ABC.
February 15, 2022

Remaking the protein bar: the ugly, processed truth of a beloved snack
With high sugar contents and questionable nutritional values, it can be hard to find a protein bar that delivers on health. Luckily, we remade the bar for the average college student. Recipe included.
February 9, 2022

Photo: Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
February 7, 2022

Photo: Editor’s Note: COVID rules eased; notes on a retraction
February 5, 2022

From chicharrón to cashew-based mac ‘n’ cheese: The ultimate list of vegan restaurants around NYU
Here are some of the best places on or near campus for delicious vegan food to celebrate the start of the semester.
January 24, 2022

Photo: A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
January 24, 2022

Photo: Cockroaches and rodents spotted at NYU dining halls
December 12, 2021

NYU researchers win $4M grant to study COVID impact on transit workers
The five-year project launched in November will help develop preventative measures that protect frontline workers from this pandemic and future ones.
December 9, 2021

The Factory, revived
New Yorkers may be nostalgic for Andy Warhol’s ’70s-era Factory, but the spirit of artistic innovation and youthful collaboration is alive and well.
November 24, 2021

Photo: Opinion: Dining restrictions are hurting students’ wellbeing
November 23, 2021

Palladium dining hall food caused food poisoning, 3 students say
Three students have claimed that eating at the Palladium Hall NYU Eats location in unrelated incidents on separate days caused them to become ill.
November 22, 2021

Photo: New York Times employees protest alleged anti-worker policies
November 18, 2021

Photo: Ranked: Student lounges
November 15, 2021

Photo: Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
October 18, 2021

Photo: Opinion: NYU should offer free local news subscriptions
October 8, 2021

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Zaragoza
Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery offers comfort in the form of authentic homemade Mexican cuisine, snacks and ingredients.
October 1, 2021

Photo: De Blasio must deliver for delivery workers
September 24, 2021

Photo: Joey’s skincare routine for sensitive bitches
September 24, 2021

Photo: The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
September 21, 2021

More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors family and reunion. Here’s how NYU students celebrate the festival while away from family and share its traditions with their peers.
September 20, 2021

Dining indoors during COVID-19, safely-ish
Here’s everything you need to know about eating at restaurants during the pandemic. Because despite CDC recommendations, we know you’ll do it anyway, so you might as well be safe about it.
September 17, 2021

Observing Yom Kippur during COVID-19
Jewish students reflect on the significance of Yom Kippur during COVID-19 while trying to follow university guidelines.
September 16, 2021

NYU Law student shares her ‘surreal experience’ on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef Amateurs’
Sharila Stewart, a third-year student at NYU Law School, talks about her experience competing in Bravo’s latest cooking competition, “Top Chef Amateurs.”
September 10, 2021

10 food spots under $12
Check out these 10 restaurants that offer quick, flavorful meals for under $12.
September 8, 2021

SIMÒ PIZZA: Transporting New Yorkers to Naples in 90 seconds
SIMÒ PIZZA recently opened its second location in Greenwich Village. The pizzeria offers New Yorkers Neapolitan-style pies at affordable prices.
September 2, 2021

A taste of home: NYU alumni launch Asian flavor-inspired NYC ice cream startup
An ice cream startup founded by NYU alumni Deborah Tanudirjo and Liz Margaretha supports the AAPI community with Asian-inspired flavors and philanthropy.
September 1, 2021

Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
Two WSN photographers revisit a mid-pandemic photo shoot at New York City’s iconic Times Square from one year ago, diving into the thought process behind the photographs
August 29, 2021

Letter from the editor: on regeneration
Welcome to Washington Square News, NYU’s independent undergraduate newspaper.
August 25, 2021

Slices of Home
Places in New York City that remind us of home, or otherwise hold a special place in our hearts.
August 25, 2021

Listen to this: Singles from July
In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Bo Burnham, Peggy Gou and more.
July 30, 2021

Reconnecting with my Iraqi roots at Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop
Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop in Brooklyn is a community favorite among many people of both Middle Eastern and non-Middle Eastern descent.
May 3, 2021

NYU Share Meals helped over 4,000 students last semester. This semester, they want to do more
Born out of the app of the same name, NYU Share Meals is working to inform the campus community about food insecurity, while providing a safe space for students who experience food insecurity.
April 29, 2021

Who’s the Dosa Man? Behind the scenes of the first vegan dosa cart
Thiru Kumar, known by many as the Dosa Man, talks about his experience operating a small business during COVID-19 and how he became an famous figure in the New York City dining scene.
April 26, 2021

Photo: Char
April 23, 2021

How an NYU Tandon alumnus is growing the sustainable superfood spirulina
Jonas Guenther is the co-founder of We Are the New Farmers, an urban farm that grows spirulina in Brooklyn. He talks about the sustainable properties of the product and how his time at NYU Tandon helped him achieve his goal to grow food that reduces the carbon footprint.
April 22, 2021

Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
After various activists spoke to the crowd about systemic racial and economic injustice, defunding the police and reinvesting in communities, protesters marched down Flatbush Ave to Grand Army Plaza.
April 21, 2021

NYU students embrace traditional foods during Ramadan
NYU students on and off campus share their favorite food-related memories of Ramadan and how they plan to celebrate the holiday in light of COVID-19.
April 16, 2021

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.