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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

Visitors crowd the Annual Feast of San Gennaro, held in Little Italy. Despite the name of the neighborhood, the Italian population in Little Italy has been decreasing and replaced by white collar workers. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy

The shocking number of piña colada stations at the Feast of San Gennaro 2021 may reflect more than just a dying tradition.
Alex Tran, Deputy Culture Editor September 21, 2021

As a student dorming at Broome Street Residential College, right by Little Italy, I felt obligated to join in the crowd for the Feast of San Gennaro. I’d walked home the previous...

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Explore NYC, study away and study abroad options that NYU Housing provides for students.
February 20, 2020

Bubble tea ice cream from Bar Pa Tea, located on 85 Kenmare St.

Bar Pa Tea Bubbling with Flavor

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
Bubble tea can be served as a hot or cold drink. But have you ever tried it as ice cream? Bar Pa Tea offers delicious bubble tea ice cream with amazing flavors.
NYU’s Broome Residential College, where a student was locked in their laundry room overnight. (Julia Moses)

Poverty Prison

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Broome Residential College students work with the Bronx Freedom Fund to ensure people can be bailed out of jail. As a part of the Dollar Bail Brigade, NYU students can be on call to pay the dollar fee to get someone released.
Cupcake Market, at 74 E 7th St., serves various cookies shaped like famous pop figures. It's definitely worth a visit if you've ever been curious about what Kim Kardashian's crying face tastes like.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Cookies

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Cookies can cheer up any bad mood, and luckily there are many places to get delicious treats around campus. In the inaugural edition of Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm, delve into this delicious dessert.