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

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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

A charcuterie board is assembled on a wooden chopping board, consisting of crackers, cheese, blackberries, grapes, apple slices, various cured meats and madeleines. Next to it is a receipt from Trader Joe’s, listing the prices of each ingredient.

Boarding on a budget: How to craft a charcuterie board at any price range

Charcuterie boards are a great addition to any gathering. Here are some ideas to both cut costs and build a beautiful board for your guests.
Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer March 8, 2023

Charcuterie boards are like my children, I’m afraid to say how much time I spend thinking about them. They consume my Pinterest, TikTok and even Instagram feeds. If I’m going...

A Victorian couch sits on top of a pile of trash in the 49th Street subway station.

Find your new favorite piece with the help of Stooping NYC

Almost every NYU student has heard of stooping to get free furniture. Here’s the story of how the popular Instagram account @StoopingNYC came to be.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer November 21, 2022

Stooping NYC’s Instagram page is a staple for every New Yorker, especially college students. The account, run by an anonymous married couple, has been using the platform to help...

Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads Country #111 in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.

Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country

After studying away, we thought we were expert solo travelers — until we sat down with the youngest person ever to visit every single country.
Anthony Ferrara and Roshni Raj May 6, 2022

Last semester, we studied away at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU London, where we fully immersed ourselves in the local cultures. Over 40% of NYU students study away for at least one 16-week...

It can be difficult for students to manage their money, especially in a city like New York. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Students Spill Their Biggest Money Mishaps

Living in New York City makes budgeting notoriously difficult — these students learned the hard way.
Lauren Gruber, Deputy Culture Editor September 3, 2019

In a city where the streets are lined with outposts of every designer label imaginable, Michelin-starred restaurants and pop-up shops galore, it can be hard not to blow all of...