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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Eliminating stigmas surrounding mental illness can encourage college students to seek help if they need it.
Prescription medication not only solution to mental illness

Prescription medication not only solution to mental illness

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Prescription medication is not necessarily the ideal remedy for mental illnesses.

University suicide response examined through the years

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor September 25, 2014

When walking into the atrium of Bobst Library, the history of NYU's struggle with student deaths is inescapable. The golden, cage-like panels that cover the interior of the 12-story...

Common causes of anxiety, tips on how to alleviate them

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Approximately 40 million Americans experience anxious feelings, many of whom include college students. In such a fast-paced environment it is unsurprising that students often feel...

Top drug myths debunked

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Despite educational programs like Drug Abuse Resistance Education and AlcoholEdu, there is still confusion surrounding drug use. Health flyers sometimes contradict what we hear...

Psychedelic drugs

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Psychedelic drugs function by distorting the drug user’s sense of reality. This can happen by producing sensations, including images and sounds that do not exist. For some, this...

Prescription Drugs

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Xanax Prescribed for | Acute anxiety, panic attacks, off-label use for sleep Drug type | Benzodiazepine, an anti-anxiety medication Symptoms | Produces a feeling of relaxation,...

Environmental reps speak at NYU rally

Environmental reps speak at NYU rally

Romie Williams, Contributing Writer September 22, 2014
NYU Divest and NYU Earthmatters hosted an event to promote 'This is Why We March' Rally.
Students unite in pre-march

Students unite in pre-march

Kirsten Rischert-Garcia, Contributing Writer September 22, 2014
200 NYU students held a rally in WSP before joining the People's Climate March in Central Park.

People’s Climate March truly for the people

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2014
People's Climate March successful in conveying message.
Stop Saying Women Are Not Funny, They Are

Stop Saying Women Are Not Funny, They Are

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 18, 2014
This ridiculous stigma surrounding female comics taints every joke they tell.
Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Given the current pool of prominent, successful and qualified female comedians, the lack of women in the late night talk show host role is disgraceful.