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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

Palm trees swaying in front of a beach with clouds and mountains in the background in Maui, Hawaii.

Reasons to rethink tropical travel — from the people who live there

While tropical locations might sound appealing for spring break, some students who live there have different takes on tourism, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Spring break is supposed to be a time for students to relax, a reprieve from the chaos of day-to-day school life. But for NYU students from tropical locations, this time of year...

Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor November 27, 2017
Beyond the issue that service of horse carriage rides is ridiculously overpriced, there is the dispute over the exploitation of the horses.