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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

It turns out that iPhones are dirtier than toilets, so avoid the germs and use headphones or earphones instead.

Cell Phones: Harming Your Skin?

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
While there is evidence for negative side effects for your skin linked to light emission from smartphones, they are life threatening.
NYU’s 13th annual Relay For Life, organized by Colleges Against Cancer at NYU, helped raise over $78,000 this past week for cancer research and treatment.

Students Commemorate Cancer Victims at Relay for Life

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2016
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU hosted the 13th annual NYU Relay For Life at Chelsea Piers Field House on Saturday.
Researchers at NYU Langone have published a study going into depth about the ways in which a cancer cell can survive.

Tandon Develops Hybrid Molecule for Breast Cancer Treatment

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
NYU Tandon created a hybrid molecule to help treat breast cancer.
Members of NYU Love Your Melon tabled at the first Battle of the Bald event at NYU.

Battle of the Bald brings shaved heads, cancer awareness

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer December 4, 2015
NYU's first Battle of the Bald aimed to raise awareness about childhood cancer.
NYU's Dance Marathon raised over $300 for the B+ foundation, which seeks to find a cure and treat childhood cancer.

12 hours of dancing raise $333,703.34 for charity

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
After 12 hours of dancing, NYU students raised over $300,000 for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU launches Paint the Campus Purple week today, to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle against cancer and continue to fight against the disease.

Relay for Life to paint Violets purple

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU is fundraising for Relay for Life by "painting the campus purple."
Marvel CEO funds Langone cancer research

Marvel CEO funds Langone cancer research

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
NYU Langone Medical Center and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology received $9 million as part of a grant to fund cancer research.
Marathon more than doubles donations

Marathon more than doubles donations

Lingyi Hou, Contributing Writer November 17, 2014
NYU Greek life hosted an all-day dance marathon to benefit the fight against childhood cancer.
Hannah Luu for WSN

Students chalk up park to raise breast cancer awareness

October 9, 2013
Students wrote breast cancer facts in chalk at Washington Square Park as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

NYU, USC study finds potential cancer treatment

September 18, 2013
An NYU and USC research team released their findings that could help stop tumor growth.
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Relay for Life raises thousands, culminates this weekend

April 30, 2013
NYU Relay For Life raises money and cancer awareness in one grand event.
Courtesy of James Dean Scarmozzino

Student tennis star creates skin protection supplement

March 4, 2013
After experiencing skin cancer, James Scarmozzino-Dean developed a product to protect skin.