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

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A collage of five pictures of differently prepared dates.

Break your fast with these 5 stuffed date recipes this Ramadan

From peanut butter to mascarpone, bring the tradition of breaking fast with elevated dates to your dorm room kitchen.
Taylor Grace Heller, Contributing Writer March 14, 2024

As Ramadan begins, many fasting students may be missing home a little more than usual. The family iftars, or evening meals, meetings at the local mosques and home cooking feel...

Murgh ka Salan, or chicken curry, is a simple dish to make that can easily be saved for tomorrow’s lunch. (Photo by Yusuf Husain)

Dorm Chicken Curry to Die For

Cook a meal at home and make your parents proud.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 28, 2019

To Hyderabadi Indians like myself, few things hit home better than Murgh ka Salan, or “Chicken Curry” to those not fluent in Urdu. It’s a common dish that you find both in...

Beef tagine is great on its own or served on couscous and with Greek salad. (Photo by Andrew Ankersen)

4 Recipes You Can Make With Just 8 Ingredients

A quick guide to recipes so simple you can make them in Third North.
Andrew Ankersen, Contributing Writer October 31, 2018
A quick guide to recipes so simple you can make them in Third North.
It’s October, which means pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes are available at the Union Square Greenmarket.

Fall Weather Brings Fresh Eats

Arundhathi Ajayan, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
To welcome the season of fuzzy sweaters and orange leaves, here’s a guide to the produce of the season and how to enjoy them in your dorm.

In the Kitchen With Jaya Aiyer

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor February 29, 2016
Freshman Jaya Aiyer shows us that it's easy to cook delicious dishes quickly and with basic ingredients.