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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Adnan Zarif
New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
New York City should consider setting a charge for plastic bags, because both the economy and the environment would benefit.
Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Adnan Zarif, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Local stores and cafes in London's trendy East End are the wrong outlets for protest ire.
Dismaland is just more bad art from Banksy

Dismaland is just more bad art from Banksy

Adnan Zarif, Staff writer September 23, 2015
Banksy's latest exhibition in London falls flat; his style is getting tired.
Striving toward unisex marketing

Striving toward unisex marketing

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Unisex marketing would end the unfair pricing in items marketed toward specific genders.
Powdered alcohol receives unfair treatment

Powdered alcohol receives unfair treatment

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
Powdered alcohol should be regulated like its liquid counterpart.
Herbal supplements require FDA supervision

Herbal supplements require FDA supervision

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
FDA must institute a systematic audit of all supplements that are sold on the market.
Pre-med courses require update

Pre-med courses require update

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist February 3, 2015
Pre-med programs need updating to reflect the changes to better prepare students for the new MCAT.
Food culture, television misinterpreted

Food culture, television misinterpreted

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist November 19, 2014
The true trend of food culture is to invoke thoughtfulness from the consumer, not the gore demonstrated on television.
‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The Huffington Post's weekly article on the funniest women's tweets only perpetuates the stereotype that females are not as funny as their male counterparts.