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

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Plastic-watching

Plastic-watching

Anna-Dmitry Muratova, UTA Senior Reporter December 5, 2019

The day before the first snow Almost fell,  Went bird-watching  In Bryant Park.  Instead of birds watched  A Walgreens bag,  Flopping in the wind.    Didn’t...

An Activist Determined to Lead with Science

An Activist Determined to Lead with Science

As a three-time winner of the Green Grant program and co-chair of March for Science, Tandon Ph.D. candidate Omar Gowayed continues to fight for an equitable, sustainable world.
Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2019

Omar Gowayed has been an activist since he was five years old. He had protested against the Iraq War with his family in Auburn, Alabama while his classmates stood on the other...

Buenos Aires Climate Strike

Buenos Aires Climate Strike

Last month’s climate march was a global event; here is a look at the vibrant and energetic protests that occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring some NYU students as well.
Ana Marazzi, Exposures Staff Photographer October 17, 2019

NYU students pose with their posters at Foley Square. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)

‘Change Is Coming’: Thousands March for Climate Action

Activists protested across the world on Friday to draw attention to the harmful effects of climate change.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Millions of people — many of them high school and college students — marched for a livable future during the Global Climate Strike on Friday. With the goal of raising awareness...

A trash bin overflows with food scraps, containers and papers in Kimmel's seventh-floor student lounge. Some of these items could be recycled. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Busting the Myth About NYU Recycling

Where does the garbage chute actually lead?
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Under the Arch Editor April 22, 2019

Compost, landfill and recycling bins litter NYU’s Washington Square campus. Whether separated or joined, each is decorated with appropriate signage and coloring — green for...

On Tuesday at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, writers and artists spoke about the different ways  to portray climate change in fiction. (via Wikimedia)

Gallatin Climate Conference Encourages Change

Miranda Livingston, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
Gallatin Climate Conference encourages students to incorporate climate change considerations to wider array of classes and studies.
The Mental Health Issue

The Mental Health Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

It's no secret that college students face stress on a near-daily basis. The pressures to succeed can sometime be too much of a weight to bear, pushing some students to a breaking...

Divest speak-out relates race and climate

Divest speak-out relates race and climate

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer December 8, 2015
NYU Divest hosted a discussion on how climate change contributes to racism and violence on Monday.
 In an effort to engage in more sustainable practices, some students are pledging to go waste-free from Oct 19 - 26.

NYU goes green with Zero Waste

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
From Oct. 19-26th, a group of students are challenging themselves by going waste-free.

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
Stefanie Chan/WSN

Climate change, beetles present problem for avocado products

March 24, 2014
Climate change and Ambrosia beetles might be ruining guacamole.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Math employed in climate research

February 6, 2014
Student researchers are using mathematics to study the effects of climate change.