All content by Josie Leach
![A bowl of grains with tofu and lettuce, with a hand squeezing a lemon over it. The sauces next to the bowl are “APPLE CIDER VINEGAR,” “PESTO,” “HOT SAUCE” and “Mustard.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/grain-bowl-sauce-1200x800.jpg)
Grain bowls are the quick and tasty scheduling solution you need
As many NYU students struggle with busy schedules and consistent cooking, here’s a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect grain bowl for quick and easy meal prep.
Josie Leach, Contributing Writer
• March 29, 2024
![A collage of four books. The top left is “Happy Hour” by Marlowe Granados. The top right is “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. The bottom left is “Okay, Cupid” by Mason Deaver. The bottom right is “Prep” by Curtis Sittenfeld.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arts-books-beyond-bobst-february-one.png)
Books beyond Bobst: A summer-set novel, an unconventional love story and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Diana C. Sánchez González, Molly Koch and Josie Leach
• February 12, 2024
![A white and green sign on a white wall. It says, “Organics,” and has images of food items and utensils on it. Beneath it, there are two black garbage bins that have “Thank You,” written on them in white letters.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ops-compostindorms-1200x900.jpg)
Opinion: NYU Residence halls need composting bins
While NYU dining halls allow students to compost their meals, these efforts are fruitless without bringing compost bins into dorms as well.
Josie Leach, Contributing Writer
• December 1, 2023
![(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/abroad-rankedabroadstudents-900x675.png)
Ranked: Students who study abroad
If you haven’t met one of them, then you probably are one of them.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer
• May 4, 2023
![A collage of two photos of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy from two different angles.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/abroad-whatnyudoesnttellyouflorence-900x593.jpg)
What NYU Doesn’t Tell You: Florence
Here is a comprehensive guide to help you master Florence during your semester abroad.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2023
![An illustration of a person sitting on a suitcase holding her phone. Text on the phone reads “FLIGHT CANCELLED.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/abroad-horrorstories-900x675.jpg)
Travel horror stories: What not to do
Three students studying at NYU Florence share their travel disasters, and offer tips for how to avoid making the same mistakes.
Josie Leach, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2023
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024