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

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Too Good To Go, an app, allows users to buy restaurants' leftover food at a discounted price in an effort to reduce food waste. Users are able to take action against food waste, while also having access to affordable meals. (Staff Photo by George Papazov)

Saving the planet and your wallet

The app, Too Good To Go, allows users to join the fight against food waste by purchasing restaurants’ leftover food at a discounted price.
Natalie Melendez, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

With the enormous portion sizes at today’s restaurants, there’s a good chance you’ll have leftovers at the end of the meal. The best thing to do is to take them home to microwave...

Healthy homemade flatbread pizza made with leftover vegetables. (Photo by Isla Na)

Your Leftovers Won’t Go to Waste With This Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Have leftover vegetables from last night’s salad, or ingredients that are about to go bad in your fridge? With this flatbread recipe, you won’t have to let them go to waste.
Isla Na, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Pizza is a staple for students who crave a midday or midnight snack. NYU is surrounded by great pizza establishments, some even open until 4 a.m., like Joe’s. However, in New...

A Thanksgiving leftover feast.

The Only Way You Should Be Eating Thanksgiving Leftovers

Now you know what to do with the tupperwares of leftover food your parents sent you back to school with.
Andrew Ankersen, Contributing Writer November 26, 2018
Now you know what to do with the tupperwares of leftover food your parents sent you back to school with.
Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
Camille Larkins shares her most notable meals this week.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine was started in July 2013.

Alumnus’ nonprofit helps fight hunger

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
NYU alum of 2013, Robert Lee created an app called Rescuing Leftover Cuisine that delivers leftover food from groceries, bakeries, and restaurants to food shelters and pantries throughout Manhattan.