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Washington Square News

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: NYU event with Solange and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 7 to March 13.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe March 7, 2022

A gallery to reflect on loss Noon-5 p.m. at 8 Washington Mews Free, restricted to the NYU community NYU community members are invited to visit the “Grief Garden,” a...

Travis Scott's McDonald's latest collaboration is set to be released on Oct. 4. The menu item consists of the singer's favorite order: a quarter pounder with onions, pickles, bacon, lettuce, melted cheese, mustard and ketchup. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

Travis Scott’s McDonald’s Collaboration Caters to His Fans

Hip-Hop artist Travis Scott and McDonald’s team up to give hamburgers some swagger.
Anastasia D. S. Johnson, Staff Writer September 20, 2020

For the first time in almost 30 years, a celebrity can say that their name is on the McDonald’s menu. On Sept. 8, 2020, 28-year-old hip-hop artist and music producer Travis Scott...

A pile of trash was lit on fire across from the Tisch building on Broadway. (Staff Photo via Lisa Cochran)

Trash Fire Spotted Near Tisch Building

An NYU student spotted a man setting fire to a pile of trash across from the Tisch building on Broadway.
Emily Mason, News Editor February 7, 2020

McDonald’s workers extinguished a fire that broke out across from NYU’s Tisch building on Thursday night. No injuries have been reported thus far.  Global Liberal Studies...

McDonald’s on Broadway.

The Fine Art of Drunk Dining

Scott Hogan, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
The inevitable search for food after a long night out can be a struggle. We have the best places guaranteed to open late and satisfy your hunger.
Many NYU’s Rick and Morty fans lined up outside the McDonalds on 728 Broadway to claim the famous Szechuan sauce.

Nerds Came for Szechuan Sauce and Left Empty Handed

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor October 10, 2017
McDonalds went through a chaotic day when they released their Rick and Morty inspired Szechuan sauce.
Clown Hysteria Has Gone From Funny to Alarming

Clown Hysteria Has Gone From Funny to Alarming

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
There are people with a legitimate fear of clowns, a group only growing in size thanks to the recent craze. But even more worrisome, as recent events have shown, is the real threat to the safety of those in the costumes.
Dunkin Donuts is among the restaurants raising concern for heavy antibiotic use in their meat.

Fast Food Can Make You Sick(er)

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Last week the Chain Reaction II report gave many popular restaurants around NYU including Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and IHOP “F” grades for their high use of antibiotics in their food.
Even though the summer is coming to an end, there are tons of great movies that are coming out in the fall, such as “The Magnificent Seven” which comes out on September 23.

Films to Beat First Semester Blues

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor September 6, 2016
In preparation for this fall's releases, our Film Editor gives a low-down on what to expect.
McDonald's choice to change their slogan to "The Simpler the Better" is ironic when their recipes are anything but.

McDonald’s Is Done Lovin’ It

Monica Hanna, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
Turns out McDonald's iconic "I'm Lovin' It" slogan will soon be changed to "The Simpler the Better."
McDonald’s is amongst the many fast food chains announcing cheap meal deals to be competitive.

Get the Most Burger for Your Buck

Michelle Ming, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
Popular fast food stops McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's are competing with each other by plummeting their prices. A look at which is giving you the best value for your buck.
$15 wage will accelerate automation

$15 wage will accelerate automation

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 21, 2015
The Fight for 15 campaign is admirable but won't have the desired positive impact if the jobs of minimum wage workers are replaced by machines.
Protesters took Columbia on Wednesday to demand an increase on minimum wage.

Protest held for minimum wage hike

Mike Adams, Contributing Writer April 16, 2015
Fast food workers across the country went on strike to fight for $15 minimum wage, while students rallied to show their support.