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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

The “Pizza Principle” is an economic theory stating that the average slice of pizza in New York will always equal the price of the subway fare. The principle comes from Eric Bram’s New York Times article written in 1980.

The Economics of the Dollar Slice: The Pizza Principle

Kate Holland, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Pizza has taken New York by storm and become one of the facets of daily life in NYC. But alongside this culinary tradition emerged an urban legend known among economists as the “Pizza Principle.”
Brothers and co-founders David and Adam Nag created a coffee brand, CLR CFF, that offers clear coffee to protect teeth from staining.

Clear Coffee: Unnatural or Amazing?

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 25, 2017
The company CLR CFF has just arrived to shake up the way you see coffee. This coffee brand not only lacks vowels but also coffee’s traditional color.
The Boba Guys on campus consistently has a long line of people waiting for bubble tea. Known to some as boba, bubble tea consists of milk, tea, sugar, tapioca and occasionally a sweet flavoring.

Behind The Trend: Bubble Tea

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer April 25, 2017
Bubble tea has become the go-to for grabbing between classes — but is it actually good for you?
Boba Guys, at 23 Clinton St., is a popular bubble tea spot founded originally in San Francisco.

The Best Boba Spots Near NYU

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
NYU students are going crazy Boba Tea. Don’t know where to find it? Don’t fret. These fantastic bubble tea shops all around campus are ready for you to stop by.
Clay Pot was founded by Stern senior Alexander Yip, and specializes in the popular Hong Kong-style Cantonese dish of the same name.

Stern Senior Opens Clay Pot Restaurant

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
Not many can say they started and opened their own restaurant while being a full-time student. Alexander Yip, however, a senior in Stern, will be opening Claypot, a restaurant specializing and featuring a unique twist on a beloved and popular street food, a Hong Kong style Cantonese dish.
Finding authentic Mexican food is  often a difficult task in New York City. Thankfully, we compiled a list of some of the best Mexican restaurants on campus.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Mexican Food

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 18, 2017
Here are the best Mexican food restaurants around each dorm.
Pepsi’s recent commercial received a lot of negative backlash for its tone-deaf approach to social activism. Starring Kendall Jenner, the commercial appropriated the struggle of minorities for its capitalist motive.

Pepsi Ad Leaves a Bad Taste

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 18, 2017
On April 4, Pepsi released a new ad featuring Kendall Jenner “joining the conversation” alongside fellow protesters and easing tensions with riot police by handing one of the officers a Pepsi. Talk about missing the mark.
Pop Pasta in New York created spaghetti donuts, a treat that’s also featured at Smorgsaburg, a food festival in Brooklyn. The spaghetti donut consists of regular pasta that is deep fried in the shape of a donut.

I Tried… Spaghetti Donuts

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor April 17, 2017
Have you ever wanted to eat pasta, but you were in a rush? Well luckily, Pop Pasta in New York has just the treat for you: spaghetti donuts.
The chopped cheese sandwich is supposed to be New York City’s version of a famous destination sandwich. The sandwich includes ground beef with onions, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments.

Sandwich Politics: Chopped Cheese

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Like most major American cities, New York has its fair share of signature dishes and treats. But chopped cheese is the one spreading from its origins in Harlem and the Bronx to the rest of the city.
Troll food is a new trend that can be found in ice cream, cakes, and burgers, among others items. It features dark-colored foods that are usually black or purple.

Troll Food Takes Us Over to the Dark Side

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
The days of the rainbow food trend are long gone. Now it’s time to say hello to the troll food craze.
Katz Delicatessen is a famous deli on the Lower East Side that was brought over by Jewish immigrants. The menu includes classics like pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup, along with some unconventional options like tongue sandwiches and chopped liver.

When Katz Met Delicatessen

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
The order-up eatery in the Lower East Side represents a timeless deli culture that was brought over by Jewish immigrants and became popularized at the turn of the century.
NYU Dining Must Recommit to Plant-Based Diet Programs

NYU Dining Must Recommit to Plant-Based Diet Programs

Alexandra Keenan, Guest Editorial April 4, 2017
NYU Dining claimed it would host up to a week long plant-based dining program, however the program will span just three days. NYU Dining should devote more time to educating students on this topic.