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

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Five doughnuts from Dunkin’ rest in an orange box on a light brown wooden table. Out of the four doughnuts, two are glazed with white icing and sprinkles, one is glazed with pink frosting and sprinkles, one is glazed with brown frosting and sprinkles, and the last one is plain glazed. A book can be seen in the distant background towards the right corner of the image.

Do-nut say no to these doughnuts

Tired of running on Dunkin’? Here are some new places to fill the doughnut-shaped hole in your stomach.
Jonathan Mak, Contributing Writer December 15, 2022

New York City is famous for the bagels, while its brother, the doughnut, has been cast aside. Whether they’re jelly-filled or classic glazed, doughnuts are a go-to for any occasion....

An illustration of a brown-haired woman in a long-sleeve blue shirt holding a bagel with her left hand. Behind her there are floating bagels in vertical lines, against a dark blue background.

How to order an NYC bagel the right way

New York City is famous for its bagels. Here’s how to act like a pro at the counter.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer November 30, 2022

New York City is famous for having the best bagels in the world. There’s nothing like a good bagel in the morning to jump-start that 8 a.m., but if you’re new to the city,...

Many NYU buildings and web services can only be accessed with multi-factor authentication, which requires a smartphone. Without one, you might be locked out.
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Locked out: a multi-factor authentication nightmare

Every aspect of college life these days hinges on my phone. Guess what happened when I lost it?
Sabrina Choudhary, Deputy Managing Editor January 28, 2022

Without fail, each spring semester, a handful of my senior friends make “last first day of school” Instagram posts. It was my turn this year — this week, actually. But while...

All NYU athletic facilities will remain closed until further notice. (Staff Photo by Luca Richman)

A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies

As NYU resumes in-person instruction, read about the recommendations and requirements you need to know at the beginning of the spring semester.
Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor January 24, 2022

Editor’s note: This article was published in January 2022. Guidelines and requirements from NYU may have since changed. NYU students, faculty and staff are set to return to...

NYU’s inadequate quarantine meals gained some internet notoriety especially on video platform TikTok over the last 14 days. Students reflect on their experiences with viral video and news reports and find a silver lining from the chaos. (Photo by Cristina Diaz)

NYU Quarantine Meals Leave Students With a Taste of TikTok Fame

After NYU’s quarantine meal service proved to be insufficient, inconsistent and often inedible, students quickly learned that the less food they received, the more TikTok followers they gained. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, some students have found a silver lining in their newfound fame.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor September 1, 2020

Just days into the mandatory 14-day quarantine, NYU students were served the now-infamous watermelon chicken salad. The strange combination was one of several poorly executed meals...

Dunkin’ Donuts is one of the many food spots to bring in the Halloween spirit.(Via Twitter)

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth and Spooky Spirit

Celebrate Halloween without the hangover at these six sweet spots. By the way, everything is pumpkin-free … you’re welcome.
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

I’m all for spooky season spirit. But honestly, I think it’s time we bid farewell to pumpkin and celebrate differently. From Starbucks pumpkin spice cold brew to pumpkin spice...

This week WSN staff discuss their favorite seasonal beverages like drinking hot chocolate for Christmas season.

Staff Recs: Seasonal Beverages

WSN staff members give their takes of the best seasonal beverages.
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University Hall

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief February 23, 2017

Residency: Undergraduate Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 15-20 minute walk to WSP, 25-35 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The air is brisk, the holiday decorations are out, and those seasonal foods and drinks you love are finally here and better than ever, and all available on NYU’s meal plan.
Dunkin Donuts is among the restaurants raising concern for heavy antibiotic use in their meat.

Fast Food Can Make You Sick(er)

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Last week the Chain Reaction II report gave many popular restaurants around NYU including Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and IHOP “F” grades for their high use of antibiotics in their food.
From London to Dunkin, Homesickness Has Layers

From London to Dunkin, Homesickness Has Layers

Thomas Devlin, Editor-At-Large September 12, 2016

Leave it to humans to diagnose people missing their homes with a sickness. God forbid someone live in a new place for the first time ever and take some time getting used to it....

Dunkin Donuts brought back old favorites, the raspberry cheesecake square and the Oreo cheesecake square, for their new spring menu.

Students Love the New Dunkin’ Donuts Spring Menu

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer March 4, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts just amped up their menu by adding some new breakfast items and bringing back some of its old coffee flavors.