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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

All content by Maryam Babar
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.

Where to dine halal beyond the cart

There’s a lot more to halal food than the cart outside Bobst Library.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

If you’re walking through NYU’s campus, it’ll only take you a few steps until the smoky aroma of chicken and lamb from a nearby halal cart wafts through the air. There’s...

An ice skating rink at night, filled with people.

The most flurry and wonderful time of the year

NYU’s Inter-Residence Hall Council held one of the most exciting events of the semester on Nov. 4.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The NYU Inter-Residence Hall Council’s 16th annual Flurry ice skating event was a huge success on Monday, with the team offering free ice skating, cookie decorating, card decorating...

An illustration of a pan with deep fried battered vegetables, a dish with red sauce, a dish with green sauce and a pan with yogurt-covered dough balls.

Recipes for Ramadan: Dahi bara and vegetable pakora your mother would love

Ramadan away from home may seem tough, but these easy-to-make dahi bara and vegetable pakora recipes will make it less rough.
Maryam Babar, Contributing Writer March 5, 2024

We all have a favorite time of year we look forward to, whether it be a special holiday, a birthday, an anniversary — you name it. My favorite time of the year is Ramadan, the...

A woman wearing a purple shirt and light blue jeans stands in front of a food stall, while a staff from N.Y.U. Eats stands behind it. Above the stall is a television screen displaying a menu of Halal food offered at Kimmel Marketplace.

The best options for halal diners to use up their meal swipes

Believe it or not, NYU actually has some pretty delicious options for us halal diners — all you have to do is find them.
Maryam Babar, Contributing Writer November 10, 2023

As a Muslim student at NYU, I know the struggle of finding halal dining options all too well, especially when your friend orders the most appetizing chicken sandwich with the...