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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a person with short hair, drawn in blue, sitting on the edge of a bed in a bedroom with gray walls. The person is looking out of a large window at a cityscape illuminated by buildings and a yellow moon.

Starting afresh is sometimes lonely, NYU transfer students say

Limited opportunities for socializing can make it difficult for transfer students to make friends and feel integrated within NYU culture.
Clara Spray, Contributing Writer February 6, 2023

Leaving a traditional college town for the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City can be a daunting experience, posing challenges to even the most prepared transfer student. CAS...

The WHO’s Emergency Notification System is Behind the Times

The WHO’s Emergency Notification System is Behind the Times

Bincheng Mao, Contributing Writer March 8, 2020

On Thursday, Jan. 31, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern over the COVID-19 outbreak, reversing the decision it had made just...

Trump’s Opioid Declaration Falls Short

Trump’s Opioid Declaration Falls Short

Jacob Bass, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Despite his ostensibly unwavering stance, however, Trump failed to declare the opioid epidemic as a national disaster this past Thursday, and instead has announced it as a national public health emergency.
AIDS Crisis Should Be More Culturally Emphasized

AIDS Crisis Should Be More Culturally Emphasized

Laura Shkouratoff, Creative Director September 25, 2017
On 9/11, 2,606 people died in New York City. To date, more than 100,000 New Yorkers have died of AIDS. The New York City AIDS Memorial holds no names, because their tragedies were hidden as cultural blasphemy.
"LNAPRK" by Jean-Michel Basquiat, on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Thoughtful Chaos at the Whitney

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer February 1, 2017
The Whitney Museum's latest exhibit takes a look at the 80's without the glamour and idolization of John Hughes films, instead peering at its darker undersides of identity and reality.
Needle exchange programs are one way organizations are fighting the rise of HIV infections through Heroin injections.

NYU Researchers Predict an HIV Spike Due to Heroin Use in Colombia

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
NYU researchers predict Colombia will be the next country to experience an AIDS epidemic due to the increased use of heroin.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

China’s lack of transparency could increase spread of H7N9

April 25, 2013
A new strand of the bird flu virus has broken out in China, causing concern over a possible epidemic.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

New Yorkers should mind personal health

February 6, 2013
With the flu epidemic spreading, many need to re-evaluate their personal hygiene.

Tips for a flu free season

January 28, 2013
Marcy Ferdschneider, D.O. Medical Director of the NYU Student Health Center, offers tips and advice on avoiding the flu this season.