Iris Miller

Happy Earth Day! It’s that time of the month where we all, in theory, try to start composting and promise to stop buying plastic water bottles. But, our reality is serious — landscapes are shifting so rapidly that as we face and seasonal whiplash, using a reusable straw feels like bringing a knife to a gun fight. If the idea of leaving your couch today makes you break out in hives, here are four books to help you still learn about our beautiful planet without needing to touch actual grass.

Conflicting rallies erupted around campus over the weekend, as hundreds reacted to the United States and Israel’s joint military operation in Iran — with a Saturday protest demanding an end to the conflict, and a Sunday demonstration applauding the two countries’ involvement.

Hair care in New York City is expensive. A $45 haircut every other month can add up quickly, especially for those on a budget. Some NYU students have found a solution: classmates offering haircuts in their dorm rooms for as little as $5. But a high price tag isn’t the only reason a student might avoid a New York City barbershop. For Tandon first-year Ashiq Rahman, the larger issue is finding a barber who understands his hair.