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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

Pepsi’s recent commercial received a lot of negative backlash for its tone-deaf approach to social activism. Starring Kendall Jenner, the commercial appropriated the struggle of minorities for its capitalist motive.

Pepsi Ad Leaves a Bad Taste

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 18, 2017
On April 4, Pepsi released a new ad featuring Kendall Jenner “joining the conversation” alongside fellow protesters and easing tensions with riot police by handing one of the officers a Pepsi. Talk about missing the mark.
Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy

Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Even though Pepsi is by no means the only company guilty of using social justice in their product tactics, this ever growing trend of abusing activism for companies’ personal gain needs to be called out and stopped.
PepsiCo are planning to open a new restaurant/bar called Kola House featuring drinks and foods made from the Kola nut.

Pepsi Is Opening a New Restaurant, and They’re Not Even Serving Pepsi

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016
Pepsi is set to open its first restaurant in Chelsea this spring, but it won't be selling any carbonated drinks.