Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
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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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 4, 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• February 9, 2022
Photo: Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
The Culture Desk and Ryan Kawahara
• February 7, 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.
Juliana Guarracino and Gabby Lozano
• January 24, 2022
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Zaragoza
Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery offers comfort in the form of authentic homemade Mexican cuisine, snacks and ingredients.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• October 1, 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.”
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 10, 2021
10 food spots under $12
Check out these 10 restaurants that offer quick, flavorful meals for under $12.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 1, 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 26, 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 22, 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.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 16, 2021
Give back to 886: a Taiwanese restaurant that empowered the NYC community during COVID-19
NYU alum and 886 co-owner Andy Chuang speaks about the restaurant's decision to support other local restaurants and feed hospital workers during the height of the pandemic.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 9, 2021
Renewing Easter traditions by cooking tacos
Dining Editor Gabby Lozano discussed how she traditionally celebrates Easter, and how the holiday changed for her this time around.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 6, 2021
Supporting NYU’s local farmers at the Union Square Greenmarket
Among the global crises of COVID-19 and climate change, small farmers risk going out of business due to the government’s role in funding corporate farming.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 2, 2021
Midterms aren’t an excuse to skip meals
The stress from midterms can sometimes cause us to prioritize our work over our health.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 26, 2021
The moral dilemma of dining in a pandemic
Despite new developments in vaccinations and a decrease in COVID-19 cases, some people remain hesitant about eating at restaurants.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 17, 2021
Women’s History Month: An Ode to the Women in Our Lives
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Culture Desk staff writers are taking turns every week to highlight the important women figures in their lives.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 10, 2021
Reflecting on the Duality of the Kitchen Space
High-end male chefs should reflect on the dark realities of the kitchen space when crafting their menus and constructing their restaurants.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 9, 2021
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
Congress needs to expand aid packages to include American citizens that make up mixed-status families.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 6, 2020
DACA Recipients Deserve Aid
Congress must reverse Betsy DeVos’s decision to ban DACA recipients from receiving financial aid during the pandemic.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 29, 2020
Staff Rants: Drinks
From milk to kombucha — here’s our staff’s hot takes on drinks.
Helen Wajda, Jun Sung, Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Sasha Cohen, Kim Rice, Paul Kim and Gabby Lozano
• April 23, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Helen Wajda, Jake Capriotti, Gabby Lozano and Emily Dai
• April 16, 2020
Necessity of Ensuring Safety of Essential Workers
The federal government needs to distribute hazard pay to essential employees who are sacrificing their health during the pandemic.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 15, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Fruit
From durians to watermelon — here’s what our staff thinks about fruit.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Kim Rice, Helen Wajda, Lisa Cochran, Mandie Montes, Gabby Lozano and Alexandra Chan
• April 9, 2020
The Pandemic Calls for More Mental Health Care
As social isolation measures persist, there needs to be more access to mental health resources to help individuals grapple with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 8, 2020
Restaurants Need More Relief
If small restaurants are going to survive the pandemic, they’ll need more financial relief from the federal and state governments.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 1, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Self-Quarantine
Here’s our staff’s struggles and joys while in isolation.
Jake Capriotti, Helen Wajda, Vanessa Handy, Gabby Lozano and Anna-Dmitry Muratova
• March 26, 2020
Provide Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
During this pandemic, it’s essential that undocumented immigrants aren’t left behind.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 25, 2020
Staff Rants: Online Classes
NYU students have been taking classes online since Wednesday, March 11. Hear our staff’s experiences on the situation.
Helen Wajda, Kim Rice, Gabby Lozano, Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Jun Sung and Alexandra Chan
• March 13, 2020
Stop Diet Eurocentrism
As dietitians and public health officials constantly search for solutions to fix America’s health, they need to include more dishes from a variety of cuisines, rather than solely promoting the Eurocentric diet.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 11, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Food
From under-portioned grains to juice cleanses, our staff has a lot of strong feelings about food.
Emily Dai, Helen Wajda, Noah Friend, Gabby Lozano and Arvind Sriram
• March 5, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Language
From the unnecessary and stupid rules to the struggles of learning and speaking, here’s what our staff has to say on languages.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Sasha Cohen, Paul Kim, Kim Rice, Arvind Sriram, Helen Wajda, Gabby Lozano and Mandie Montes
• February 27, 2020
Staff Rants: TV Shows
We’ve all binged a show, even though we know we shouldn’t. Here’s what our staff has to say about the Golden Age of TV — or so they say.
Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Helen Wajda, Kim Rice, Gabby Lozano and Emily Dai
• February 21, 2020
The Etiquette of Satire
Comedians need to be aware of the potential harm that ridiculing an event can have on their viewers.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 19, 2020
The Cultured Meat Solution
Cultured meat is an eco-friendly and efficient mechanism to feed people, yet a lack of government funding has created a delayed start for a phenomena that could alleviate impending global issues.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 13, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Oscars
Sunday’s Oscars was a historic night for film. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Jake Capriotti, Kim Rice, Divya Nelakonda, Emily Dai, Gabby Lozano, Helen Wajda, Vanessa Handy, Mandie Montes and Abby Hofstetter
• February 12, 2020
Staff Rants: Super Bowl
The Super Bowl — whether you care about the game or not — draws parties, commercials and more. Hear our staff’s take on the subject.
Mandie Montes, Helen Wajda, Gabby Lozano, Arvind Sriram, Asha Ramachandran, Anna-Dmitry Muratova and Abby Hofstetter
• February 6, 2020
Stop the Rushed Reporting
In light of the sensationalization surrounding Kobe Bryant's death, we need to recognize the importance of preserving the truth in sensitive issues and promote discussion.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 5, 2020
Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
Kim Rice, Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti, Helen Wajda, Sasha Cohen, Ethan Zack, Asha Ramachandran, Gabby Lozano and Abby Hofstetter
• January 30, 2020
Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs
Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 29, 2020
Master’s Students Need More Financial Aid
Having a master’s degree is increasingly becoming the standard for many jobs, but its steep cost deters students from attending.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2019
Sugarcoating White Supremacy in US History Needs to Stop
American primary and secondary education curriculums heavily focus on Western European and U.S. achievements in history, yet fail to recognize the harmful effects that colonial triumphs have on minority communities in contemporary society.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• December 1, 2019
Pay Attention to Middle America
The lack of coverage of issues faced by communities in Middle America delays any legislative progress that will improve the well-being of American society.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2019
Food Injustice, or Food Ignorance?
Recently, there has been a push to promote gardening and cooking as methods to overcome food inequality in the United States. But these methods overlook systemic injustices.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• November 4, 2019
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• October 28, 2019
The Myth of Unpaid Internships
Students look to internships as a path to advance their career, yet unpaid internships have the ability to exploit students.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2019
The Overlooked Solution to Aid: Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Following attacks on immigrants and the groups that support them, it’s important to remember the vital role of immigrant assistance agencies.
Gabby Lozano, Contributing Writer
• September 17, 2019
Composting Isn’t a Waste
Composting is one way everyone — students included — can help fight climate change and create a more sustainable future.
Gabby Lozano, Contributing Writer
• September 9, 2019
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