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

Washington Square News

A hand holds a blue, smoking vape labeled “blueberry” on it. The image is enclosed in a foam green circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.

Beyond NYU: Quitting vaping with judgment-free Jones

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Stern MBA student Caroline Huber shares how the startup she founded with her childhood friend helps people quit vaping in a judgment-free environment.
Abby Wilson, News Editor September 23, 2022

Stern MBA student Caroline Huber and her childhood friend Hilary Dubin are on a mission to create the new Nicorette — a nicotine replacement chewing gum that was developed in...

An illustration of a white sign that reads “Smoking Indoors Allowed.” On the left is a cigarette emitting smoke.

Off-Third: Destigmatizing the cig

The FDA recently authorized certain vapes. This is a huge stepping stone in the endless fight to permit cigarette smoking.
Hope Donovan, Contributing Writer February 23, 2022

On the heels of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent authorization of certain vape products for the first time — a victory largely attributed to the joint grassroots organizing...

FDA Is Too Late for JUUL Addicted Teens

FDA Is Too Late for JUUL Addicted Teens

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
The FDA will reduce the nicotine levels in cigarettes but they're probably too late for teens addicted to JUULs.
The Hypocrisy of Vaping

The Hypocrisy of Vaping

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
People who vape are hypocritical in viewing their vice as healthier and superior to cigarette smoking.