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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

FDA Is Too Late for JUUL Addicted Teens

FDA Is Too Late for JUUL Addicted Teens

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
The FDA will reduce the nicotine levels in cigarettes but they're probably too late for teens addicted to JUULs.
Vaping Effects Don’t Just Go Up in Smoke

Vaping Effects Don’t Just Go Up in Smoke

, WSN Editorial Board February 7, 2018
Banning vaping in NYU buildings is not enough to address the e-cigarettes craze. NYU should warn students about the effects of vaping and establish resources for e-cigarette addictions.
A new device for vaping is taking over the NYU campus among students, the juul. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new bill bans vaping in public indoor areas or anywhere smoking is already prohibited, as this might affect students on campus.

Juul Electronic Cigarettes: The Biggest New Craze on Campus?

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2017
With the increased usage of e-cigarettes comes a new craze: the Juul. NYU students have mixed feelings about one of the biggest e-cigarettes on campus.
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.

NYC smoking rates rise as budgets fall

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2014
The smoking rate in NY has risen over the past year.
CVS announcement sets precedent for tobacco industry

CVS announcement sets precedent for tobacco industry

February 6, 2014
CVS takes a positive step forward by banning tobacco products come October.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Students, professors split on Bloomberg’s e-cigarette ban

January 29, 2014
The e-cigarette ban was one of Bloomberg's many health initiatives.
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.
Rachel Liquindoli for WSN

Cigarette regulation proposed in New York City

May 1, 2013
The legal age to purchase cigarettes in New York City might be raised from 18 to 21.
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Bloomberg pushes for new anti-cigarette law

March 25, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg's latest campaign aims to reduce New York City's teen smoking rate, which as remained stagnant since 2007, although it is already below the national and state rates.