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

Washington Square News

An illustration of three burritos with different packaging against a pink circle with a checkered, green-and-white background.

8 NYC burritos worthy of the West Coast 

The endless hunt for good burritos on the East Coast can be exhausting. Here are some spots around the city that might just stop your search, just in time for National Burrito Day.
Clara Spray, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

As a New Mexico native, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect burrito on the East Coast — one that might just live up to those I can find on the other side of the Mississippi....

The interior of Forsyth Fire Escape. In the foreground is a bar area with chairs. In the background, a kitchen area, which has ceilings decorated with Chinese ornaments such as a lantern.

Forsyth Fire Escape serves up fiery fusion at Olly Olly Market

Forsyth Fire Escape’s signature burritos celebrate Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Timothy Fraher, Contributing Writer March 7, 2023

Nestled in a sea of pop-ups in the Olly Olly Market, Forsyth Fire Escape restaurant is bringing a fiery revival of a Chinatown favorite to Chelsea. When you walk through the...

Students suddenly flooded Kimmel on Friday for a general protest. Anybody was allowed to protest anything they wanted, as long as they showed solidarity.

Protests on Kimmel Stairs for No Reason, ‘We’re Just Angry’

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief March 31, 2017
Students began protesting for no reason in Kimmel today: lines too long in the dining hall, immigration bans and everything else in between.
Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
Camille Larkins shares her most notable meals this week.
Sushirrito is known for inventing the sushi burrito, a sushi roll the size of a burrito designed to be eaten on the go.

Sushirrito’s Arrival in NYC Raises Cultural Questions for NYU Student

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor September 7, 2016
NYU students react to the opening of a New York location of sushi burrito chain Sushirrito in the Flatiron district.
On 3rd and 37th Street, Sarge’s Deli offers a monster sandwich topped with Corned Beef, Pastrami, Roast Beef, Fresh Turkey, Salami, Sliced Tomato, Lettuce, Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing, weighing 4.5 pounds.

Gluttony: Eating your Heart out in the City

Nikki Link, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
Satisfy your hunger with these insane eating challenges.