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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

Lauren Gruber

Lauren Gruber, Dining Editor

Lauren is a CAS sophomore studying Journalism and Psychology and WSN's resident sorority girl. A Boston native, she loves ice cream in the winter and the word 'wicked.' Lauren is a Brie cheese enthusiast and her hobbies include petting every dog she sees, rereading Gillian Flynn novels and watching cooking shows (specifically "Chopped" and "British Bake Off"). You can find her at The Bean while she pretends to study. Follow her on Instagram @laurenmgruber.

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The finished product. (Courtesy of Calai Watkins)

A Haunting DIY Story to Chill Your Bones

A Halloween treat pinterest journey that was supposed to be a fairytale quickly became a nightmare.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
A Halloween treat pinterest journey that was supposed to be a fairytale quickly became a nightmare.
"Fruity Pebbles" from Stuffed Ice Cream. (Photo by Lauren Gruber)

What the Cruff Is up With Stuffed Ice Cream?

Lauren Gruber, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018

One particularly chilly night in the East Village, I decided to brave the cold for the only delicacy that would draw me out from the warmth of my apartment. On the way to retrieve...

The outdoor sign of the Lorring Place bar. (Photo by Justin Park)

4 Cocktails to Warm You up This Fall

Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

Whether you love it or not, it’s finally fall in New York City. The weather is staying below 70 degrees, everyone and their mother is breaking out those black ankle booties and,...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Is NYU Too Cold For Cuffing Season?

The weather's getting colder, which means cozy drinks, decorative scarves and maybe even a fall fling.
Carol Lee, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

Fall and winter may be the seasons of apple-picking, thanks-giving and gift-exchanging, but beneath this shiny surface lurks a much less pleasant phenomenon: crippling loneliness...

Lindsey Miller poses for a portrait in her SoHo apartment. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

The Student Operating a Hair Salon From Her Dorm

Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer October 9, 2018

We’ve all had our traumatic experiences when it comes to hair. That bowl cut in elementary school your mom thought was so adorable? Looking back at the pictures makes you cringe....

Eating Out While Eating In

Eating Out While Eating In

Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Is your sex life going stale? Spice it up with aphrodisiacs and food in the bedroom.
NYU Hosts Discussion on the Trauma of Having an Incarcerated Parent

NYU Hosts Discussion on the Trauma of Having an Incarcerated Parent

How does having an incarcerated parent change a child's life? The Silver School of Social Work explored this question on Tuesday.
Bella Gil, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
How does having an incarcerated parent change a child's life? The Silver School of Social Work explored this question on Tuesday.
The new zit stick from Glossier has just released.

Glossier Zits, Happier Skin

Carol Lee, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018

For many NYU students, coming back to school goes hand in hand with breaking out. Maybe it’s the New York City air, maybe the late nights or both. Whatever the cause, affected...

A summer street fair Greenwich Village.

Enjoy the Greenwich Village Street Fair While it Lasts

There's lots to be found at Greenwich Village weekend street fair.
Bella Gil, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Here are some of our favorite pop-ups from this month's street fairs.