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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 Kyra Mehta
The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government food pantry in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

The fight for food security at NYU

A look into how student-led efforts to create food pantries and donate meal swipes can help students struggling to afford standard meal plans.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer April 28, 2025

For more than 1.2 million New Yorkers, food insecurity is a daily struggle. Facing a rising cost of living, heightened grocery prices and inadequate access to fresh, nutritious...

(Isabel Albors for WSN)

How to reduce food waste in college kitchens

Food waste tips and tricks to help save your wallet and our planet this Earth Day.
Bella Simonte, Kyra Mehta and Aimee Wan April 22, 2025

There’s a common misconception that living sustainably is reserved for those who can afford solar panels and energy-saving appliances. Cutting waste can actually be done by anyone...

(Lisa Zhu for WSN)

These Japanese teahouses near NYU stay true to matcha traditions

Ditch your trendy strawberry matcha latte for a slow-paced matcha dining experience.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all with a matcha latte in their hand. Like coffee and...

(Joey Cheung, Kyra Reilley, and Evan Tong for WSN)

7 recipes that turn dining hall staples into elevated meals

Add some variety to normally monotonous dining hall items with these creative recipes engineered to satisfy any craving.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

After a long day of classes and walking around the city, the last thing you want to do is eat the same dining hall meal you have for dinner every day. Instead, switch up your daily...

A look into New York City’s first teahouse-inspired festival

A look into New York City’s first teahouse-inspired festival

CHA CHA Festival, which runs every weekend of February, boasts five teahouse installations centered around Asian tea culture.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

Upon stepping into CHA CHA Festival, the city’s first teahouse-inspired experience, I was struck by its rich representation of different Southeast Asian cultures. From Filipino...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Love at first bite: The best recipes for Valentine’s Day

Spread the love with sweet treats made for date night or Galentine’s.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer February 6, 2025

Roses are red, violets are blue — forget the flowers, dessert is for you! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with a baking marathon filled...

A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”

The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go

A yummy snack can turn a tiresome train ride into a carefree commute.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Oops, three minutes till the train. Grab your bag, don’t forget your AirPods. Am I on the right train? Will I get to class on time? As a commuter student from Princeton, New...