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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

 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.
NYU Dining has begun offering reusable to-go boxes to become more environmentally friendly.

Eco-friendly to-go option off to a slow start in dining halls

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU Dining is now offering reusable containers for $5 at Hayden, Weinstein and Third North.

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.
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.
On April 20th, The Avery Fisher center hosted screenings of Plastic Paradise and Divide in Concord.

NYU celebrates Earth Day all month

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
NYU has events lined up for the month in honor of Earth Day festivities.
Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Shirley Foo, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
A new NYU study has found that a majority of high school students are in favor of legalizing marijuana.
Seth Grae, Alan Hanson, and William Horak speak to Chris Gadomski, during a discussion on nuclear power as an alternative fuel source.

Pros, cons of nuclear energy weighed

Ruby Schwartz, contributing writer November 4, 2014
A discussion about nuclear power as a potential source of alternative energy was held on Oct. 3.
Matchabar's specialties, a chocolate cupcake with matcha icing, a matchaccinno, iced matcha and a matcha latte, like almost everything else in the cafe, promote and glorify the incredibly nutritious powder form of the green tea leaf.

Brooklyn cafe specializes in unique ingredient

Lingyi Hou, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
MatchaBar is the first American restaurant focused entirely on Matcha, opening in Brooklyn.
via Facebook.com

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.
Tiffany Liu for WSN

Professor, researchers discover plant without chloroplasts

March 6, 2014
NYU researchers have discovered a plant that does not contain chloroplasts in its cells.
Via Facebook

Green programs push NYU toward eco-friendly future

February 25, 2014
Bestcolleges.com recently named NYU one of the top 50 green universities.
Sejal Kothari for WSN

NYUGreen Day of Service beautifies LES

September 30, 2013
The NYUGreen Day of Service planted daffodils on Saturday in an effort to beautify the Lower East Side.