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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

Five Thanksgiving Scenarios, Five Outfits

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Don't know what to wear for Thanksgiving? We have you covered.
A collage of holidays celebrated around the world.

Stuck in the City For the Holidays? Celebrate with These Classics

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer November 18, 2016
Staying in the city for the holidays? Here are some iconic NYC events for you to enjoy!
Top 5 holiday window displays in NYC

Top 5 holiday window displays in NYC

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
From Herald Square to Fifth Avenue, don't miss this holiday season's best decorated store displays.
Cookie swaps are a fun holiday tradition that requires little work.

Cookie swaps — the new Secret Santa

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer December 3, 2015
Learn how to host a cookie swap, your new favorite holiday tradition.
Transfernation, a nonprofit by two NYU students that redistributes leftover food from corporate events, has officially begun its holiday season campaign.

Student nonprofit kicks off holiday campaign to redistribute leftover food

Larson Binzer, Senior Editor December 2, 2015
Samir Goel and Hannah Dehradunwala started Transfernation in 2013 and the organization has moved 10,000 pounds of food since then.
t is the opening weekend of Union Square's annual Holiday Market, presenting dozens of vendors selling a variety of goods from jewelry, accessories, toys, and amazing snacks from several local food vendors.

The Weekend: Nov. 20-22

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 19, 2015
Exciting events to check out this weekend.
Tamera Davis (Gallatin ’19), member of NYU Project Outreach, volunteer at Strive for College, and one of many on campus who enjoys giving back to the community, says she is thankful for the opportunities offered by a prestigious university.

Show your thankfulness around the city

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
List of ways to show your thankfulness regardless of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
The yearly, spooky, West Village Halloween parade has been attracting thousands since it started in 1973.

Students get spooky, boozy on Halloween

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
An exploration of the good and bad side of NYU Students' Halloween festivities.
Four places to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the city

Four places to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in the city

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, the Mexican festival Dia de Los Muertos will be celebrated all over the city.
Preparing a typical RoshHashanah dish of Black-Eyed Peas.

Rosh Hashanah marks another new year

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 10, 2015
Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important Jewish holidays, will be celebrated by many this Sunday. The traditional food eaten throughout this celebration plays a huge role in the festivities.

Dishes to save your Seder

Caroline Ogulnick, Staff Writer March 24, 2015
Many tasty foods can be enjoyed during Passover.
A hot cross bun is a spiced pastry made with currants and raisins and marked with a cross.

Try these classic Easter foods

Jessica Tien, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
Easter foods represent tradition.