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

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

Washington Square News

Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor August 28, 2017
Ryan Mikel's Welcome Week was unforgettable: he went on a one-night tour of the best pizza places around.
The “Pizza Principle” is an economic theory stating that the average slice of pizza in New York will always equal the price of the subway fare. The principle comes from Eric Bram’s New York Times article written in 1980.

The Economics of the Dollar Slice: The Pizza Principle

Kate Holland, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Pizza has taken New York by storm and become one of the facets of daily life in NYC. But alongside this culinary tradition emerged an urban legend known among economists as the “Pizza Principle.”
The Best Food Is Under Five Dollars

The Best Food Is Under Five Dollars

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor April 3, 2017
Although expensive restaurants abound in New York City, the best food the city has to offer lies in its hot dog carts, bagel shops and pizza places and costs under five dollars.
Although pineapple pizza is a staple of most American pizzerias, whether or not pinapple deserves to be on pizza is a major debate, especially on social media.

The Pineapple Pizza Debate That’s Slicing the World Apart

Allie Degen, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
The argument over whether pineapple is an acceptable pizza topping has escalated to new heights. Sparking enormous controversy over the Internet, the issue of pineapple pizza has divided mankind. But why? Why has pineapple pizza stirred up so much hysteria?
The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor March 6, 2017

Moving to the big, scary city is a huge jump — New York City boasts a culture of its own that no one is really prepared for. But NYU students have to make more than the jump...

From pizza to finger food to cookies, there is an endless list of snacks to choose from.  The perfect combination of snacks can ensure a killer dorm party.

Good Eats for a Successful Dorm Party

Alana Kohler Pizarro, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
When throwing a party, arguably one of the most important aspects is what you will serve. Here are some places within walking distance of Washington Square Park where you can pick up food for your party, as well as some easy recipes to make in the comfort of your apartment-style dorm.
Food mashups like the ramen burger and sushi nachos are great, but are they really worth it? Reviewers of the birthday cake croissant from Union Fare Gastrohall seem to think so.

Food Mashups: Looking Beyond the Trend

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
Food mashups have been growing in popularity in the New York City food scene. Although a few mashups have proven successful, some NYU students think that mashups don't always live up to the hype.
Juliana Fonseca-Alesso takes a bite out of two pizza slices simultaneously during the week in which she tried eating only pizza.

I Tried… Eating Only Pizza for a Week

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Is it possible to only eat pizza for a week? Read about what happened when our lactose intolerant writer tried to for a week!
At 160 2nd Avenue, Nicoletta serves a fresh Midwestern perspective on classic Italian cuisine.

Nicoletta Puts Midwestern Twist On Italian Classics

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
At first glance, the mix of the American midwest and classic Italian fare seems like the ultimate disaster, but Michael White's Nicoletta Pizzeria in the East Village manages to marry the flavours of these two distinctly different regions in menu items such as midwestern pizza and soft-serve gelato
Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Field Notes of a Lowkey NYU Foodie

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
Camille Larkins shares her most notable meals this week.
Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit project raising money through pizza has 57 pizzerias throughout the city participating in this year’s event.

Dollar Pizza That Gives Back

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, collaborates with local pizzerias to fight hunger in New York City.
Some New Yorkers think that NYC's convenience stores are sub-par in comparison to others across the nation.

Sick of Hearing New York Is Perfect? Here Are All the Things It’s Not the Best At

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
Here are some areas where the greatest city in the world needs a little improvement.