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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

A kale/pitaya blend bowl from Playa Bowls, located at 108 MacDougal St.

Vamos a la Playa Bowls

Caroline Grace Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2017
Acai bowls are a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet cravings. Check out Playa Bowls for the original South American bowls!
While expensive to acquire, green carts equipped with EBT machines lead to significantly higher sales.

NYU researchers found that while expensive

EBT Cards Make Produce an Easy Choice

Herman Lee, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
New research on food stamps spending shows a link between electronic purchases and healthy food choices.
NYU student Aneri Mehta led a campaign with the Animal Welfare Collective to create a plant-based pop up at Lipton dining hall. For a whole week, the dining hall served vegan food to be more sustainable and healthy.

I Tried… Lipton’s Vegan Dining Hall

Nathaniel Mahlum, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
After Lipton's dining hall went vegan for a temporary pop up experiment, one writer shares his thoughts on the plant-based offerings.
This french toast from Friend of a Farmer was both delicious and sustainable.  Here are 9 restaurants near campus that practice sustainable and ethical cooking.

Sustainable Restaurants Near NYU Campus

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
Although there are tons of great restaurants near NYU, they don't all value where their food comes from. Here is a list of eight restaurants near campus that are environmentally sustainable and provide ethically sourced food.

How to Eat Eggs Throughout Your Day

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 6, 2017
Egg is a food very high in nutrients. Here are some ways you can include eggs in your daily meals.
A healthy diet is important for NYU athletes to optimize their performance. To avoid spending time and money on off-campus food, dining halls can provide nutritious meals as well.

How Athletes Maintain a Healthy Diet

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
Despite the lures of New York City's array of dirty spoons, NYU athletes must sustain healthy diets.
Yogurt, a healthy snack filled with probiotics and calcium, can be eaten for any meal, on the go, and even at the dining hall.

The Art of Eating: Yogurt

Maya Katchen Nann, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Yogurt is both a healthy snack and a transformative ingredient in many recipes. Here are some ways you can include yogurt into your daily life.
The new gallery exhibition "Youngverse" at Apexart showcase the work that encompasses the idea of inner peace.

‘Youniverse:’ The Slowest Part of New York

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
Apexart's newest exhibition, "Youniverse," takes the urgency out of New Yorkers' lives and offers a space to appreciate the joyousness of living.
A vegetable-only diet can help an individual lose weight and feel healthier.

Strive for Health, Not Quick Fixes

Shiva Darshan, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
What is the real secret to losing weight? Examining whether there is really any scientific proof behind today's fad diets.

[VIDEO] Cozy up with these winter veggies

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
The limited amount of produce in winter doesn't mean you need to stop eating fresh vegetables, so check out these seasonal greens.
Biking with Friends Founder Jonathan Yuan and members, Lilly Clew, Colin Brett and Maximilian Waldman participated in the 2015 Tour De Bronx on October 25.

Never bike alone in Biking with Friends club

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Gallatin senior Jonathan Yuan created the Biking with Friends club to form a community of bikers.

Tips to smooth your smoothie-making

Minnie Ongsricharoenporn, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
Stop spending money at juice bars and learn how to make smoothies in your dorm.