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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

Trader Joe's Chocolate Croissants (Photos by Calais Watkins)

Bake It ‘Till You Make It with These 4 Frozen Meals

Calais Watkins, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

I was spoiled during my first year living in Weinstein Residence Hall when all it took was a trip downstairs to get a hot meal. The real world wasn’t quite as easy, I quickly...

(Graphic by Sophia Di Iorio)

Swipe Me In? How Students Deal With Running Out of Meal Swipes

Anna de la Rosa and Pamela Jew, Staff Writer and Under the Arch Managing Editor November 26, 2018
With a month left until winter break, how will these students make it with a depleted supply of meal swipes?
(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Organized for Internship Season

Let’s get that bread.
Lauren Ong, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
Let’s get that bread.
Fresh produce on display at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, a city known for its environmental consciousness. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Students Compare NYC’s Eco-Friendly Attempts With Their Hometowns’

Many students have noticed that being sustainable in New York is harder than in their eco-friendly hometowns.
Priya Subberwal, Contributing Writer November 16, 2018
Many students have noticed that being sustainable in New York is harder than in their eco-friendly hometowns.
For international students, Thanksgiving break is a nice excuse to relax and spend time with their friends. (via flickr.com)

‘Americans Are So Weird’: International Students On What They Know About Thanksgiving

Jorene He, Contributing Writer November 16, 2018
From turkey pardoning to the week-long break, international students recount what they know about U.S. Thanksgiving traditions.
This small food cart on the corner of 28th Street and First Avenue, Antojitos Mexicanos, makes the best quesadillas in the neighborhood. (Photo by Joshua Aaron)

Kips Bay Is an International Food Court

The micro-neighborhood can, at first glance, seem like it’s made up of endless blocks of corporate chains and bro bars, but there's more to Kips Bay than meets the eye.
Joshua Aaron, Contributing Writer November 13, 2018
The micro-neighborhood can, at first glance, seem like it’s made up of endless blocks of corporate chains and bro bars, but there's more to Kips Bay than meets the eye.
(Photo by Justin Park)

What It Takes to Become an Admissions Ambassador

The Admissions Ambassador application is notorious for being lengthy and competitive — so is it even worth applying?
Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer November 12, 2018
The Admissions Ambassador application is notorious for being lengthy and competitive — so is it even worth applying?
Students in the Liberal Studies class in which Milo Yiannopolous was slated to speak said they were upset to hear about his visit. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Rectenwald’s Students Share Perspectives on Postponed Yiannopoulos Talk

Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak for a class of LS students, but the event was postponed one day before.
Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer November 9, 2018
Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak for a class of LS students.
San Marzano is an East Village favorite and offers a number of different pasta plates for nine dollars.

10 Places to Get Your Italian Fix Near Campus

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer November 9, 2018

Fusilli, penne, tagliatelle, rigatoni, pappardelle — we love all shapes and sizes, and we know you do too. Lucky for us, a lifetime supply of different pasta dishes to try...

Twin sisters Angela (left) and Emily (right) in the Bobst Library. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

What It’s Like Sharing NYU With Your Siblings

Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Molly with her stuffed animals. (Photos by Andrew Cardiff)

Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals

These students are proud to show off their childhood stuffed animals.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
These students are proud to show off their tiny furry friends.
Graphic by Tony Wu. Image: By Basharat Shah - originally posted to Flickr as Dal Lake, CC BY 2.0, Link

How NYU Students Bring Their Culture to Campus

Away from home, students find that keeping in touch with their culture has never been so important.
Hankins Feichter, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Away from home, students find that keeping in touch with their culture has never been so important.