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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.

Washington Square News

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A 15-minute Break: Chapter 4

This is the fourth and final chapter of Under the Arch Voices’ new monthly serial.
Annabelle Tocco, UTA Voices Staff Writer November 8, 2019

What does a 15-minute delay mean in a city that runs at 1,000 miles an hour? When a subway grinds to a halt in the middle of a tunnel, four strangers with different backgrounds,...

Burning My Own Face

Burning My Own Face

A multimedia self-portrait investigation into mental illness, psychology of self and other humans.
Joey Solomon, Contributing Photographer October 24, 2019

An All-Nighter Experiment

An All-Nighter Experiment

Dasha Zagurskaya, Contributing Writer December 6, 2017
As dreads and finals are approaching, many of us catch ourselves considering the idea of ditching sleep in order to get on top of our work. But, is pulling an all-nighter worth it?
Don’t Discourage Discussing Mental Illness

Don’t Discourage Discussing Mental Illness

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
Unfortunately, this shift in what is and is not acceptable to say has created a dangerously misguided flipside, specifically when well-meaning people discourage others from saying that they feel depressed or anxious when they “don’t really mean it.”
During Political Turmoil, Quit Social Media

During Political Turmoil, Quit Social Media

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 2, 2017
Social media is a valuable tool for staying informed in a changing political climate. Yet, overindulging in it can also be highly detrimental to mental health and activism..
Pets Offer Release for Overtaxed Students

Pets Offer Release for Overtaxed Students

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer December 5, 2016
To better the community by decreasing mental illness and promoting physical activity, NYU should change their housing policy to allow pets in residence halls.
The Mental Health Issue

The Mental Health Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

It's no secret that college students face stress on a near-daily basis. The pressures to succeed can sometime be too much of a weight to bear, pushing some students to a breaking...

The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

Anna Letson To someone outside the school, mentioning the words “mental health” and “NYU” in the same breath might evoke memories of news headlines from the early 2000s,...

Athletes’ mental struggle is often overlooked in favor of their physical feats.

A Battle on the Field and in the Mind

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
Athletes put their bodies through massive amounts of pain and stress, but little attention is given to the pain and stress of the mind.

Exam stress relief falls on both students, university

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 7, 2014
Strategies for anxiety-management are life skills that need to be drawn upon, now during midterms, again during final exams and in future stressful situations.

Guide to common mental health conditions

Emily Bell and Hannah Treasure September 25, 2014

Eating Disorders What are some identifying signs? Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders vary in symptoms — restrictive eating; binge eating; self-induced vomiting; abuse...

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Study relates violence to school performance

Marita Vlachou, Staff Writer April 22, 2014
NYU researchers conducted a study that links violence in communities with the number of children that fail a grade in elementary school.