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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

NYU dorms started offering free menstrual products. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Dorms Provide Free Menstrual Products, Three Years After Student Push

The student group NYU Students for Sexual Respect called for free menstrual products in 2016 — now, after coordinating with the Office of Student Affairs, it’s a reality on the Washington Square campus.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2019

Originally a small pilot program at Alumni Residence Hall, NYU now provides free menstrual products through all its residence halls. The program was spearheaded in 2016 by NYU...

NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Free Menstrual Product Initiative Puts the Uterus in NYU

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 16, 2017
New York University is one of several universities now offering free tampons at no cost to students. The development comes after a 2016 bill signed by Mayor Bill De Blasio requiring free menstrual hygiene products in public schools and efforts by student activists.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Removing Financial Menace from Menstruation

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU students have created a petition that urges the university to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all restrooms on campus.