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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

Three bottles of fragrance on a blue background. From left to right: Bleu de Chanel, Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford and Sauvage by Dior

Up your scent game and empty your wallet with these 6 designer fragrances

Wake up and smell the patchouli, we’re going fragrance shopping.
Ary Russell, Contributing Writer February 25, 2022

If you’re like me, you absolutely dread walking into Sephora. While you might love testing out the latest eyeshadow palettes and fragrances, chances are you will face the inevitable...

A student vapes in Union Square at night. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Study Suggests Vaping Increases Risk of Cancer and Heart Diseases

Mariana Castro and Christine Lee February 6, 2018
While the number of young people smoking e-cigrattes continues to rise, a new study released by NYU researchers shows how these smokers may be jeopardizing their health. The study, which exposed lab rats to 12 straight weeks of nicotine vapor, suggests smokers may be at an increased risks of heart disease and cancer.
Smoking Outside Bobst Doesn’t Make You Cool

Smoking Outside Bobst Doesn’t Make You Cool

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU students walking past Weinstein or Bobst should not have to continue to be confronted daily by toxic hazes of smoke as they walk to school or work.
Even though laws changed, people under the age of 21 have still been able to find stores which allow them to purchase cigarettes.

NYC vendors not complying to 21 and up cigarette law change

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
NYU researchers discovered after NYC raised the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21, few retailers are enforcing the law since the change.
Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 11, 2013
The New York City Council's vote to raise the tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21, while an honest push for public health, would infringe on the rights of New Yorkers ages 18 to 20 who are considered legal adults.