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This french toast from Friend of a Farmer was both delicious and sustainable.  Here are 9 restaurants near campus that practice sustainable and ethical cooking.

Sustainable Restaurants Near NYU Campus

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
Although there are tons of great restaurants near NYU, they don't all value where their food comes from. Here is a list of eight restaurants near campus that are environmentally sustainable and provide ethically sourced food.
Staff Rants: March 8-21

Staff Rants: March 8-21

WSN Staff March 20, 2017
As our beautiful staff returns from spring break, they are filled with more topics to rant about for your entertainment.
The three new Ben & Jerry’s cereal milk ice cream flavours: Frozen Flakes, Cocoa Loco and Fruit Loot. The ice cream company organized a party at Grand Central Terminal to celebrate the flavors'  release.

New Ben and Jerry’s Flavors Fail to Impress

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Ben & Jerry's recently released three new flavours inspired by some classic cereals. Read on to learn whether they lived up to the hype.
Created by Kellogg’s NYC, the pop-up Pop-Tart Cafe in Times Square served the classic pastry in both sweet and savory reiterations. Although it ended March 12, people are expecting a permanent comeback due to high demand.

Pop-Tarts Pop up in NYC

Rachael Heistuman, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
A popup Pop-Tart cafe opened in Times Square, allowing adults and children alike to satisfy their sweet tooths.
De Blasio’s tempered approach to seeking progress incrementally should be celebrated by liberals as something that could realistically make a difference, not criticized as insufficiently progressive. Progressivism should be about accomplishing progress, not about setting unachievable goals.

De Blasio’s Plan to Manage the Homeless Crisis Is Complicated

John Barna, Contributing Writer March 8, 2017
De Blasio’s tempered approach to seeking progress incrementally should be celebrated by liberals as something that could realistically make a difference, not criticized as insufficiently progressive. Progressivism should be about accomplishing progress, not about setting unachievable goals.
The NYU Men’s Soccer Team 2015 season final against Brandeis University. The current team captain, Bryan Walsh, claims Brandeis is their main rival.

Rivalries Run Deep for NYU Athletics

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
NYU varsity teams, while similar teams, claim different rivals.
CAS transfer junior, Marquel Love scoring against Stockton, October 20th, 2016. A number of NYU’s key athletes are transfer students.

Transferring Into the Team

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Transferring to NYU can be hard, but adding an athletic aspect can be even harder.
A healthy diet is important for NYU athletes to optimize their performance. To avoid spending time and money on off-campus food, dining halls can provide nutritious meals as well.

How Athletes Maintain a Healthy Diet

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
Despite the lures of New York City's array of dirty spoons, NYU athletes must sustain healthy diets.
Alternative Apparel, on Lafayette Street, SoHo. The fabric-first clothing brand produces 70% of its high quality garments through sustainable processes and materials.

Shop With a Clean Conscience

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 24, 2017
Supporting stores that employ sustainable manufacturing tactics can ameliorate the fashion industry’s long-held struggle with ethical production. Here are some places you can shop at this spring to support the movement toward sustainability.
Irina Vitjaz F/W 2017

Irina Vitjaz F/W 2017

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer February 16, 2017

With dramatic choir music ringing over the sparkle and glitter of the Irina Vitjaz Fall/Winter 2017 collection, it was clear that the designer does not stray from drama and...

JARRET F/W 2017

JARRET F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 16, 2017

Juxtaposing hard metallics with soft furs, the JARRET Fall/Winter 2017 collection, was polished and luxe. Titled “The Purple Cloud,” in reference to the color of royalty and...

Fashion Hong Kong F/W 2017

Fashion Hong Kong F/W 2017

Jacob Soley, Contributing Writer February 16, 2017

Innovative, polished beyond belief and with astounding construction, the Asian designers featured at the Fashion Hong Kong 2017 show are taking New York Fashion Week by storm....