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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

All content by Polina Belova
A collage of three people. On the left is a woman with dark hair in a ponytail wearing a black blazer over a white shirt, at the middle is a man with curly black hair wearing a green jacket and a striped shirt, on the right is a a girl with wavy dark brown hair wearing a black blazer.

Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism

Three student activists shared their individual approaches to advancing public engagement about climate justice.
Polina Belova and Teresa Mo December 14, 2023

The United States has reportedly seen record-breaking climate disasters in the last year, with the National Centers for Environmental Information reporting 25 confirmed weather...

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As the weather cools, students lean into family medicinal practices

With sickness in the air, NYU students share their stories on the traditional Chinese medicine, Southern herbal cures and Indian Ayurveda they use to stay healthy.
Teresa Mo and Polina Belova October 21, 2023

Cough drops are flying off shelves and scarves are becoming a staple accessory: winter is approaching. Combined with our collective midterm stress, prioritizing our mental and...

A man sits in an apartment full of house plants, smiling, wearing a blue knit sweater and holding a potted plant.

NYU plant fanatics and the roses, buds and thorns of indoor gardening

Two avid plant lovers discuss why they own plants and how they take care of them while living in the urban jungle.
Polina Belova, Contributing Writer October 5, 2022

People who don't own plants are all alike, but the same can’t be said for every plant lover. Even New York City is abundant with plant owners, who each have their own tips on...

Five people standing in shallow water in the East River, with midtown Manhattan skyline in the background. From the left: a person with short blonde hair wearing a red coat; a person wearing a black coat; a person with a hat, a red shirt with white dots and a black skirt; a person wearing white hat, blue jersey and beige shorts; a person with black t-shirt and beige shorts.

Performance art in New York waters raises awareness about rising sea levels

Sarah Cameron Sunde’s “36.5 / A Durational Performance with the Sea” is a contemplative observation of climate change.
Polina Belova, Contributing Writer September 26, 2022

One of the goals of performance arts has always been to communicate truths through direct interaction with the audience. However, when it comes to ecological topics, a performer...