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Students argue for hybrid mental health services
Meanwhile, a CAS junior is working with Counseling and Wellness Services to hire more counselors and remove insurance copays.
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Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
Between the overbearing heat of a radiator and the cold bursts of a broken windowsill, Abbey attempts to find stability in her New York apartment.
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We need a spring break
NYU cancelled spring break when students needed it most.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Deputy Editor
• April 8, 2021
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Student Health Center removes cap on therapy sessions
Free counseling services at the NYU Wellness Exchange are now available based on clinical need.
Kayla Hardersen, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2021
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How NYU students spent spring break — if you can even call it that
Many students at NYU found themselves stressed over midterms during NYU’s spring break, a day designated to promote relaxation and wellness.
Natalie Melendez, Staff Writer
• March 24, 2021
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Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, here are ways you can help students during a COVID-19 semester.
Bianca de Ayala, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 27, 2020
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I Lost Control Over My Life. ‘Animal Crossing’ Gave It Back to Me.
Nintendo’s adorable game offers me consistency at a time when consistency is hard to come by.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• April 12, 2020
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The Pandemic Calls for More Mental Health Care
As social isolation measures persist, there needs to be more access to mental health resources to help individuals grapple with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 7, 2020
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More Than Just Train Delays: What Being a Commuter Really Means
NYU commuters share how commuting affected their college experience socially, professionally and mentally, prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Rachel Lee, Staff Writer
• April 6, 2020
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Yes, I Got Quarantine Bangs
No, I did not cut them myself.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• March 25, 2020
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Reducing Your Conscience: Living With OCD
A personal narrative about living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Caitlin Hsu, Contributing Writer
• March 10, 2020
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