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Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry with children at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. Curry worked with Nothing But Nets, a charity that donates malaria-preventing nets to communities across Africa.

NBA Leads the Way in Social Justice

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Brendan Duggan gives insight into the NBA's history of social justice and philanthropy.
An unrolled joint lays on top of an NYU student's homework. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Study, Drugs and NYU

Kieran Brown, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Drugs have long been a part of NYU's culture. But is it time to take a step back and reflect?
Steinhardt senior Alexander Lehktman, the president of NYU’s chapter of SSDP, led a trip to Albany along with six others on April 24 to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill would effectively legalize adult use of cannabis in New York.

Pot Prohibition: Potentially Pardoned?

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 30, 2017
On April 24th, a group of seven students from NYU’s chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy traveled to the state capital of Albany to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, a bill that if passed, will legalize an adult use cannabis market in New York.
The beauty world is increasingly seeing the use of cannabis infused everyday products. They have been featured in lotions, perfumes and face masks.

Take a Hit: Cannabis Beauty Products

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Cannabis infused beauty products reach a high with their moisturizing, vitamin-rich properties.
The consequences for drinking are much less severe than those of using marijuana — this mirrors how pot is treated in society as well. However, the number of weed-related incidents is much lower than that of alcohol's rates, so the university should reconsider its ambiguous and severe drug policy surrounding marijuana.

NYU Should Weed Out Harsher Marijuana Penalties

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 6, 2017
In light of the decriminalization of marijuana in New York, NYU should lessen several of its policies against its use to liken those against alcohol use on campus and set an example for other colleges with harsher penalties.
Cocaine, also known as the party drug, is a popular drug with a short rush.

A Brief Guide to the Most Prevalent Campus Drugs

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor October 27, 2016
WSN does not support the use of illegal drugs. However, should you choose to use them (or not), read on to find out about their short- and long-term effects.
Crime Log: Sept. 24-30

Crime Log: Sept. 24-30

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor October 3, 2016
A look at campus crime from the past week.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.
“Dough” follows the life of Nat as his bakery and drug dealing cross paths.

‘Dough:’ Baked in Two Ways

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
"Dough" tells the story of a baker whose failing business is reinvigorated when his new hire starts putting marijuana in the dough.

Crime Log: April 9-12

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu April 18, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 9 and April 12.
In Fight for Legal Marijuana, Haste Makes Corporate Waste

In Fight for Legal Marijuana, Haste Makes Corporate Waste

Mack DeGuerin, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
While many marijuana advocates may push for rapid legalization across the country, this impatience may degrade what could be an economic and social re-awakening in the United States into yet another industry dominated by corporate interest and greed.

Crime Log Jan. 25-28

The News Team February 1, 2016
A look into NYU campus crime in the month of January.