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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

18 Below is a new dining hall underneath Torch Club with fancy features such as a flavored water station.

18 Below Falls Short in Authenticity

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
On Tuesday, NYU Dining debuted its newest space located on the lower level of the Torch Club.
Avocados are no doubt a millennial favorite and can be found somewhere near every NYU residence.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Avocado

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 6, 2017
Here's a list of places to get dishes with avocado near each dorm!
United Airlines may have a bad reputation lately, but their airplane food is among the best.

Highs and Lows of International Airline Food

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 6, 2017
International flying can already be a pain being strapped into your seat for 10 plus hours, but how does the food fare while being 30,000 feet up in the air?
The Key to Happiness is Appreciating the Little Things

The Key to Happiness is Appreciating the Little Things

Thomas Price, Staff Writer September 5, 2017
It has become far more essential than ever before to remind yourself that enjoying the little flickers of joy and happiness in between the unavoidable void of darkness is still worth it. In fact, enjoying the small things is more important than ever before.

The omurice is a Japanese omelet covered with a number of unconventional toppings — it’s more than your typical salt and pepper.

The Exploding Omelet

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 5, 2017
Every month we find ourselves discovering a new dish whether it is an innovative take on something we already knew, or a traditional food from another country that we just hop on the bandwagon for. One dish that has been coming up around New York and on the internet is the exploding omelet, or omurice.
Boba Guys is a favorite among students to get bubble tea near campus, stocked with classics as well as adventurous flavors.

Mapping Out Your Meal Plan

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor August 28, 2017
Make the most of your meal plan by visiting these spots near campus.
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.