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

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

Washington Square News

Sexual assault policy changes imminent

Emily Bell, Nicole Brown and Casey Dalrymple September 25, 2014

The university will announce new sexual misconduct policies on Sept. 30 that will include redefining consent, increased support services through the newly formed Center for Sexual...

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...

Hookup  culture needs  to grow up

Hookup culture needs to grow up

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor September 25, 2014
Hookup culture is counterproductive to forming meaningful relationships.

Guide to birth control

Dana Reszutek and Hannah Treasure September 25, 2014

A version of this article appeared in the Thursday, Sept. 25 print edition. Email Dana Reszutek and Hannah Treasure at [email protected].

The High Line

Take a break at local destressing spots

Emily Bell, Managing Editor September 25, 2014

The hustle and bustle of New York City, especially when combined with the pressure of college, can easily be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many places to take a breather...

Toy around in these  local sex shops

Toy around in these local sex shops

Cicek Erel, Web Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Walking into a sex shop in Manhattan, one is typically faced with a colorful display of penis-shaped gag gifts. It’s not hard to find sex toys in the city, but not every erotica...

Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Eliminating stigmas surrounding mental illness can encourage college students to seek help if they need it.
Prescription medication not only solution to mental illness

Prescription medication not only solution to mental illness

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Prescription medication is not necessarily the ideal remedy for mental illnesses.

University suicide response examined through the years

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor September 25, 2014

When walking into the atrium of Bobst Library, the history of NYU's struggle with student deaths is inescapable. The golden, cage-like panels that cover the interior of the 12-story...

Common causes of anxiety, tips on how to alleviate them

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Approximately 40 million Americans experience anxious feelings, many of whom include college students. In such a fast-paced environment it is unsurprising that students often feel...

Top drug myths debunked

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Despite educational programs like Drug Abuse Resistance Education and AlcoholEdu, there is still confusion surrounding drug use. Health flyers sometimes contradict what we hear...

Psychedelic drugs

Bryna Shuman, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2014

Psychedelic drugs function by distorting the drug user’s sense of reality. This can happen by producing sensations, including images and sounds that do not exist. For some, this...