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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

A lanternfly is seen in a door sill surrounded by other dead lanternflies.

Invasive lanternflies have arrived in Washington Square

The invasive insects, which have been spotted by students across the city, spread easily and can be harmful to trees and other wildlife. New Yorkers have been instructed to crush them.
Rylee La Testa, Contributing Writer September 15, 2022

Spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that has multiplied across New York City, are putting many of the city’s plants at risk. The insects have been spotted in parks near...

Ananditha Raghunath

Coding a Better Future
Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 7, 2017
Ananditha Raghunath works relentlessly to make STEM a more inviting place for women, and for anyone else who is interested in learning to code.
In Reade and Evans’ documentary “Bugs,” the two show the ways in which bugs might become a very important staple in the human diet as humanity deals with the world’s food consumption crisis.

‘Bugs’ Is Surprisingly Appetizing

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
"Bugs" is a documentary about the "edible insects movement," and makes the argument that insects should be considered as an alternative to meat.
Potato croquettes with a side of salsa verde. Topped with grilled grasshoppers.

Insects Could Be Your Next Diet Staple

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Entomophagy, also known as bug-eating has in fact become very popular in New York City.