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Beans and lentils are a common way for vegan and vegetarian students to incorporate protein into their meals. (via Wikimedia Commons)

NYU Vegan and Vegetarian Students Talk Protein

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering changing your diet.
Andrea Pineda-Salgado, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

If there’s one thing vegans get tired of hearing, it’s the question, “But if you can’t eat meat, where do you get your protein?” Luckily, we found some experienced students...

The Little Havana sandwich, sold in Upstein dining hall. Ria Mittal tried to eat only sandwiches from Upstein’s Daily Press for two days. (Photo by Talia Barton)

I Only Ate at Upstein’s Daily Press for Two Days

Imagine eating at Subway five meals in a row … but with fewer options.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

Sandwiches. So simple, yet so versatile. BLT, peanut butter and jelly or fried chicken — the combinations are endless, and most, if not all, are scrumptious. But last week, I...

Eco Fashion Expo, an organization dedicated to linking sustainability with fashion. (via Facebook.)

NYU Student Joins EFE, a Community of Next-Generation Designers

Eco Fashion Expo brings together students from different colleges to make fashion more sustainable. CAS junior Dena Li is one of them.
Valerie Stepanova, Contributing Writer March 27, 2019

Sustainability is the latest trend in the fashion industry. Consumers are being bombarded with a plethora of options available on the market, from a huge variety of vintage and...

The Misleading Nature of Veganism

The Misleading Nature of Veganism

A vegan-based diet does not always indicate you’re eating the healthiest choice.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer February 11, 2019

In the complex, polarizing world of nutrition and diets, people tend to favor black and white rules to answer their questions. But simple answers are not available nor possible...

Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Eve Wetlaufer October 31, 2016
A plant-based dining hall would allow many NYU students to actively live out the widely held values of sustainability, health and compassion.
Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Daniella Azoulay April 19, 2016
The new government health guidelines failed to address one of the most prevalent source of greenhouse gas and health issues: meat.
Ella Azoulay talks about being a member of the Animal Welfare Collective at NYU.

NYU Sophomore Is Giving Animals a Voice

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
CAS sophomore Ella Azoulay discusses animal rights advocacy.
I Tried...Going Vegan at NYU

I Tried…Going Vegan at NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 1, 2016
WSN's Deputy News Editor shares her experience eating vegan on a meal plan in the first installment of our "I Tried..." series.
Krishna Bhakti president Jonathan Rosenthal does a cooking demonstration at a club meeting in the Kimmel Center on Monday, Sep. 14, 2015.

Krishna Bhakti club is a vegetarian haven

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
NYU club hosts free vegetarian cooking class.

McNot lovin’ it: from pink slime to worker abuse

Dana Brown, Staff Columnist February 12, 2015
McDonald's mistreats customers and employees.
courtesy of Taim Falafel

Downtown joints offer vegetarian, vegan dishes

April 8, 2014
Here are some top picks for vegan and vegetarian-friendly places to grab a delicious meal around campus.
via mattandnat.com

Top 5: Various shops to purchase quality vegan-friendly items

November 13, 2013
Stores online and close-by to guide your winter shopping.