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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

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Spread love and share opinions: What NYU students love on Valentine’s Day

We asked NYU students for their thoughts on all things Valentine’s Day, from flower preferences to public displays of affection. Here are their answers.
Sydney Barragan, Under The Arch Publishing Editor February 14, 2022

Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate: 48.4% Flowers: 51.6%  Good news for the local florists in the Village — NYU students are in the market for flowers this year. It’s...

Situated under vibrant red lights, such vegan options like this fried tofu dish are available at Karakatta. This and three other options are selected for an ideal Valentine's Day dinner date. (Photo by Olivia Gonzalez)

Dishing Up Love

The best places to eat this Valentine’s day for every kind of date.
Olivia Gonzalez, Contributing Writer February 14, 2020

Valentine’s Day is here, and no one can deny that love is in the air in New York City — or at the very least, displayed in nearly every storefront. Whether you use the holiday...

Gallatin 2015 alumna Jordan Scott created idk tonight, scheduled to release in October. (Photo by Li-Chun Pan)

Alumna Develops Couples’ Dating App for ‘Life After the Swipe’

With Jordan Scott’s idk tonight, you’ll never run out of date night ideas.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Swipe left, swipe right, swipe left. Online daters are more than familiar with this game. But what happens after you settle down with a right swipe? Jordan Scott, 2015 Gallatin...

New Valentine’s Films for Old Romantics

Matthew Holman, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

Enough is enough: Valentine’s Day cinema should no longer be monopolized by the tear-jerkingly repetitive “Titanic” and Nicholas Sparks marathons. Especially in a time...

Charity Date Auction Flips Objectification on Its Head — In A Good Way

Charity Date Auction Flips Objectification on Its Head — In A Good Way

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer December 7, 2016
Regardless of whether or not Mass Transit consciously chose to make a feminist statement, it’s a good example of how male privilege can be used as a non-destructive, anti-sexist tool.
Pan fried cod fish topped with source and potato sided with Chinese kale, cooked using ingredients all under $10.

In the Kitchen: $10 Date Night with Monica Jiang

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer October 4, 2016
Steinhardt Sophomore Monica Jiang manages to create a romantic dinner in her dorm for only $10.