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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

President of Earth Matters Natalie Petrulla, left, reads questions from the audience to Sheila Katmann, center, and Eleanor Blomstrom, right.

Women and Sustainability Summit Promotes Environmental Feminism

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor March 6, 2017
Earth Matters NYU hosted the Women and Sustainability Summit on Monday night at the Silver School of Arts and Sciences.
Students think NYU’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels contradicts its sustainability efforts, even though the university focuses on other efforts such as water, power and waste.

Is Divesting the Key to Sustainability?

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 4, 2016
NYU claims to be environmentally friendly, but student groups don't think the university can be sustainable without divesting from fossil fuels.
Seafood is readily available around New York City, but its sources may be more questionable than you think.

Exploring NYU’s Seafood Practices

Anna Chen, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Managed by NYU vendor Aramark, Lipton uses sustainable fish farms to source its meals, including the baked Alaskan Pollock fillet cooked with lemon, parsley and thyme it served last Friday. But at what cost do we get these fish?

Transparency Essential in Fight Against Food Waste

Jennifer Kim, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016
Even though there’s a lot of issues when it comes to putting leftover food to good use, NYU should still be considering ways to reduce and prevent food waste.
NYU sustainability efforts improving

NYU sustainability efforts improving

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
NYU's Office of Sustainability has initiated a number of programs designed to reduce environmental mismanagement.