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

Washington Square News

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The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout

The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.
Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer April 13, 2022

Dining Editor Gabby made some dal last week. Midterms are a stressful time for students, but meals should not be skipped. (Staff Photo by Gabby Lozano)

Midterms aren’t an excuse to skip meals

The stress from midterms can sometimes cause us to prioritize our work over our health.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor March 26, 2021

We’ve all been there. It’s 9 a.m. and you have an eight-page paper due in the afternoon. You haven’t started yet, but it’s okay. The time crunch gives you the rush of adrenaline...

Wasting precious grocery in a time like now is no wise option, with COVID-19 causing grocery store shortages and job layoffs. Nonetheless, the recipes below may offer you a solution to the perishables at the back of your fridge. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Recipes to Reduce Food Waste

Make the most out of your sparse grocery trips with these food waste-reducing recipes.
Lauren Gruber, Dining Editor March 24, 2020

Overstocked on aubergines during your quarantine grocery trips? Not sure how to make use of your $7 organic strawberries after they’ve gone mushy? Between COVID-19 causing food...

Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come at a Price

Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come at a Price

Students were outraged after their financial aid was used for Courtesy Meals, which were initially promoted as free. Despite NYU's claim it has corrected the issue, the quiet charges are telling of how the university treats lower-income students.
WSN Editorial Board November 11, 2019

Students recently reported having financial aid, previously awarded for scholarships or work-study, be redistributed to pay for usage of the Courtesy Meals Program — which provides...

Aramark, NYU’s food service provider, is being urged to adhere to healthier and more responsible standards in their food and practices.

Real Food Challenges NYU Dining

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
Real Food Challenge is a national campaign that demands more transparency and greater responsibility in food sourcing from NYU Dining and Aramark
Toussie organized an event called “NYU: Giving Back with Meal Swipes,” where students used their meal swipes to purchase packaged meals and donate them to a homeless shelter.

NYU Students Repurpose Excess Meal Swipes

Kenneth Jung, Contributing Writer December 4, 2017
Stern freshman Nancy Toussie organized an event on called NYU: Giving Back with Meal Swipes
The app Food For All display partnering restaurants around Washington Square Park.

Protect Your Environment and Wallet With Food for All

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
The new app Food for All seems to kill two birds with one stone: offering restaurant-quality food at discounted prices while limiting food waste and, in turn, helping the environment.

Hearty Start

Kendall Levison, Features Editor March 7, 2016

Elevator pitch For as little as $3, Hearty Start allows you to sponsor breakfasts for homeless individuals around New York City. Donors log onto the site and choose how often...

Swipe Me Now or Lose Me Forever

Swipe Me Now or Lose Me Forever

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Senior Noah Hyams has created an app to connect NYU students with extra meal swipes with students those who need them.