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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

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

Washington Square News

SPS junior Charlene Ren is an international student from Shanghai. Since she didn't want to get a tattoo she would regret, Ren began by using tattoo stickers. (Photo by Emma Li)

Asian Students Get Inked and Break Barriers

Despite the strong stigma around tattoos back home, Asian students are embracing the art.
Emma Li, Contributing Writer April 22, 2019

Twenty-one-year-old singer and songwriter Leah Dou has an international fan base — and a face tattoo. While the design is simple — a single line running from her lower lip...

First-year Halle Kaufax modeling a windbreaker for the Unitiques store.

Shop Sustainably at Student-Run Online Store

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
Want to own cool clothing but don't want to spend a lot of money? Have a couple of clothing items you want to sell? Check out Unitiques.
Canal Street Market is a food hall (including Korean barbecue, sushi & bubble tea) and artsy retail market on Canal Street. (Near Canal St. station)

Canal Street Market Brings Food and Shopping to Chinatown

Alyssa Lynn Kelly, Contributing Writer October 18, 2017
A new, hip market with shops and food vendors opened its doors on Canal Street
Halal food carts are available at almost every corner of busy streets in Manhattan. Such authentic street foods, among troll foods and unhealthy bowls, are predicted to trend in 2017.

Where to Find 2017 Food Trends Near NYU

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
New Yorker recently released their food trend predictions for 2017. Keeping their predictions in mind, we decided to make some predictions of our own.
Making food look as good as it tastes isn’t always as easy as it seems. Here are a few things to watch for when taking pictures of your meals.

How To: Photograph Food

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 28, 2017
Here are some tips and tricks to taking great food photos.
Originally from Thailand, rolled ice cream has become one of the hottest food trends in the United States.  10Below recently added Ice Cream Tacos to their menu at their Lower East Side location.

Beyond the Trend: Rolled Ice Cream and 10Below

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 7, 2017
10Below is the trailblazer for rolled ice cream shops in New York City. Some think it is worth the hype, but others believe the treat is overrated.
The PokeSpot offers a large range of fresh, delicious ingredients to customize the perfect poke bowl.

Bowling Your Food

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor January 31, 2017
Although eating food packaged in bowls isn't a new trend, it has seen a resurgence in 2016 and now, in 2017. Here are some of the best places to try some of the trendiest bowled food out there: acai, rice and poke.