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An illustration of a man with red skin wearing a pair of goggles with the text “Ready Player One” printed on it.

‘Ready Player One’ is a cinematic masterpiece, actually

Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” is often maligned as pure commercial noise by hoity-toity cinephiles. Despite the criticism, Spielberg’s love letter to the gaming community upholds the essence of fun action films in the face of pretentious cinema.
Andre Garcia, Contributing Writer March 31, 2023

Every decade has a defining film that taps precisely into the zeitgeist. For American audiences, the ’60s had “The Graduate,” the '70s had “Apocalypse Now” and the '80s...

Influential 2019

Influential 2019

December 5, 2019

The Reformation storefront in Soho. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

Reformation Pairs Shopping With Climate Action

The fashion retailer lets green shoppers add more than just clothes to their carts.
Sara Miranda, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

With the launch of its Climate Credits Program, Los Angeles-based sustainable fashion retailer Reformation has redefined what it means to be fashion-forward. As a part of Reformation’s...

2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

WSN Editorial Board October 12, 2017
The School of the Earth project would not only make NYU a more environmentally-friendly campus, but would also help the surrounding community as a whole
"Seasons", a film directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzud, illustrates the beauty of nature through graceful, isolated footage of animals in the wild and limited human actors.

‘Seasons’ Argues for Environmental Protection

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
Can humanity survive itself for much longer?
Graphic by Tinkerbell

Publishing industry to swap paper with leather

April 1, 2014
Many publishing groups are considering returning to the old-fashioned method of printing books on leather due to predicted paper shortages.
New York plastic bag policy does not reflect progressive city ideals

New York plastic bag policy does not reflect progressive city ideals

September 9, 2013
With over 5.2 billion plastic bags used per year, New York City has a responsibility to be more environmentally conscious.

NYU must divest

February 8, 2013
After McKibben visited Cooper Union on this past Tuesday, it's time we listened to his message.
via burtsbees.com

All-natural cosmetics: better for your health and the environment

October 22, 2012
The products in your bathroom cabinet could contain chemicals harmful to both you and the earth. Here are some great natural alternatives for the environmentally conscious.