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A bird's-eye view of a pumpkin spice latte on a white wicker table.

Pumpkin perk-fection: The best pumpkin spice drinks near campus

It’s time to explore beyond the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. Check out these close-to-campus cafes for some new spins on this classic fall-flavored drink.
Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

As much as I love Starbucks’ fall-themed drinks, their prices — and excessive lines — have forced me to branch out. Luckily enough, there are plenty of other coffee shops...

(Irum Han for WSN)

Let’s spice up the season — just not with pumpkins!

From figs to chestnuts, here are some treats that take a spin on classic fall desserts.
Daeun Lee, Contributing Writer November 10, 2022

I can’t remember the last time I walked into a restaurant or cafe in the fall without seeing some version of a pumpkin — edible or not. Being from Korea, I just never quite...

An exterior photograph of a Blank Street Coffee from street view.

Blank Street Coffee: Symbol of gentrification or new neighborhood staple?

What happens when you leave a Sternie, $67 million and an automated coffee machine in a room together? Blank Street Coffee.
Carina Christo, Contributing Writer October 14, 2022

Blank Street Coffee, the pistachio-green coffee shop, is the brainchild of 2015 Stern alum Vinay Menda and 2017 Columbia University alum Isaam Freiha. With 40 locations throughout...

Trader Joe’s offers a wide variety of fall-themed beverages on its shelves. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A Guide to Fall’s Best Beverages

They might not all be pumpkin spice, but they’re definitely nice.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 8, 2019

It’s officially fall. You know what that means: pumpkin spice latte season. Actually, it’s pumpkin everything season. Store aisles are piled high with pumpkin scented candles,...

Pumpkin-spice-flavored products from Trader Joe's. WSN Dining Editor talks about her two-day-long experiment of eating only pumpkin-spice-flavored food. (Photo by Calais Watkins)

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Not-So-Nice

Our dining editor ate only pumpkin spice-flavored foods for two days.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 30, 2019

Water is the holy grail of human existence. From replenishing the lone desert wanderer to sustaining settlements along riverbanks, water is a biological need for survival. Never...

The pumpkin spice frapuccino from Starbucks is perfect for those who enjoy the relaxing seasonal taste of
pumpkin spice, but prefer a cold beverage rather than the classic pumpkin spice latte.

The Best of Everything Pumpkin Spice

Halle Gold, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
While the pumpkin spice obsession may go a little far at times, there are lots of tried-and-true pumpkin spice products to get your fix for the fall time.
Starbucks Coffee is opening a new store location next to Carlyle Residence Hall.

Starbucks moves into Carlyle

Monty Smith, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
Starbucks is opening a new location next to Carlyle on NYU property.