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Washington Square News

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

NYU’s inadequate quarantine meals gained some internet notoriety especially on video platform TikTok over the last 14 days. Students reflect on their experiences with viral video and news reports and find a silver lining from the chaos. (Photo by Cristina Diaz)

NYU Quarantine Meals Leave Students With a Taste of TikTok Fame

After NYU’s quarantine meal service proved to be insufficient, inconsistent and often inedible, students quickly learned that the less food they received, the more TikTok followers they gained. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, some students have found a silver lining in their newfound fame.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor September 1, 2020

Just days into the mandatory 14-day quarantine, NYU students were served the now-infamous watermelon chicken salad. The strange combination was one of several poorly executed meals...

Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

Aramark, Hamilton Address Students in Fallout of Black History Month Meal

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 26, 2018
Hamilton and Aramark issued public statements to the NYU community addressing Downstein's Black History Month Meal.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

GCOMMS Fights Misinformation in Wake of Downstein Disgrace

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 25, 2018
GCOMMS released a statement rebutting false claims that have surfaced since Downstein served watermelon-flavored water and Kool-Aid as part of a Black History Month Meal.