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

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This bagel was purchased from Bagel Belly, located on Third Avenue.

Bagel Clash

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2017
Our Editor-in-Chief rated bagel spots from best to worst, so you do not have to go through the trouble of doing it yourself!
Boba Guys is a favorite among students to get bubble tea near campus, stocked with classics as well as adventurous flavors.

Mapping Out Your Meal Plan

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor August 28, 2017
Make the most of your meal plan by visiting these spots near campus.
For five days, Starbucks released a limited edition drink, the Unicorn Frappuccino, that delighted social media users. The drink was color-changing, flavor-changing, and caffeine-less.

Starbucks Unicorn Frappucino vs Dragon Frappucino

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
No magical creatures were harmed in the making of these drinks.
Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The air is brisk, the holiday decorations are out, and those seasonal foods and drinks you love are finally here and better than ever, and all available on NYU’s meal plan.
Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

WSN Staff October 24, 2016
From dog culture, sharing food, to Kourtney Kardashian — check out this week’s set of hashtag hot takes from the WSN staff.
Veselka is a Ukranian restaurant in the East Village that is open 24/7. They serve American breakfasts, like pancakes and waffles, as well as Ukranian classics.

Top Spots to Pull Your All-Nighter

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor October 20, 2016
All-nighters — they happen to the best of us. Here are some coffee shops around campus that are open late and provide a comfortable work environment.
Dunkin Donuts is among the restaurants raising concern for heavy antibiotic use in their meat.

Fast Food Can Make You Sick(er)

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Last week the Chain Reaction II report gave many popular restaurants around NYU including Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and IHOP “F” grades for their high use of antibiotics in their food.
Why Not Take Dining Dollars?

Why Not Take Dining Dollars?

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
A franchise that is already highly popular with NYU students should have more than one store that takes dining dollars on campus.
The new Starbucks is located on Waverly Place and Mercer St, only a few blocks from the Starbucks at Faye's.

New Campus Starbucks Raises Concern

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
While the line at Starbucks at Faye’s always seems to get longer, students can soon get their pumpkin spice lattes a little quicker with a new Starbucks opening up just around the block.
Recent studies have discovered that coffee consumption actually has many benefits.

A Grande Disappointment: Starbucks Underfills Your Lattes

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
Starbucks is a favorite go-to coffee spot for many NYU students, but turns out the popular shop may be cheating its customers by under filling its lattes.
Grab a Starbucks holiday turkey and stuffing panini for some Thanksgiving comfort food on the go.

Five snacks for when Thanksgiving isn’t soon enough

Taylor Nicole Rodgers, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with these quick meals available from restaurants around the city
The exterior of the Silver School of Social Work. (WSN File Photo)

Starbucks CEO makes donation to Silver for veteran education

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO, donated $300,000 to a scholarship for veterans.