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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

Court ruling may bring back the styrofoam cup for good

Danuta Egle, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Reactions from local restaurants and students on the styrofoam ban.
Boxed water is sold at Hayden Dining Hall’s Quick Stop Convenience Store.

Hayden goes green with new water cartons

Jessica Martinez, Deputy Social Media Editor September 30, 2015
Hayden Quick Stop replaced plastic water bottles with water bottle cartons.
NYU could fight deforestation with chopsticks

NYU could fight deforestation with chopsticks

Sunny Hong, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
NYU should switch from wooden to metal chopsticks for the sake of the environment.
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Climate change a form of oppression

Malcolm Kim, Olivia Rich and Charlie Martin April 28, 2015
NYU Divest on upcoming University Senate vote.

NYU divestment should move forward

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2015
NYU divestment from fossil-fuel-related companies should go ahead despite the University Senate Subcommittee recommendation against it.
Members of NYU Divest demonstrate during the University Senate meeting last Thursday.

NYU Reacts: Senate subcommittee opposes divestment

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2015
NYU students share their thoughts on the prospect of NYU's divestment from fossil fuels.

Study links air pollution, strokes

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
A study conducted by researchers at NYU Langone concluded that air quality in the tri-state area may increase the risk of stroke.

K-Cup convenience no excuse for waste

Editorial Board March 5, 2015
The increasing popularity of K-Cups creates environmental problems.
 Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist September 23, 2014
The harms of plastic water bottles extend beyond the plastic. For the environment's sake, let's switch to refillable bottles.

People’s Climate March truly for the people

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2014
People's Climate March successful in conveying message.
courtesy of the Gazelle

From the Emirates: NYUAD holds Biiah conference on environmental protection

Julia Saubier, The Gazelle Staff Writer April 28, 2014
Environmentalists in Abu Dhabi gathered at the NYUAD campus for Biiah 2014, a climate change youth conference hosted by NYUAD's environmental advocacy Student Interest Group, Ecoherence.
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How to go green for Earth Day on, around campus

Dana Reszutek, Beauty/Style Editor April 14, 2014
Celebrate Earth Day with these events and activities.