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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

A student vapes in Union Square at night. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Study Suggests Vaping Increases Risk of Cancer and Heart Diseases

Mariana Castro and Christine Lee February 6, 2018
While the number of young people smoking e-cigrattes continues to rise, a new study released by NYU researchers shows how these smokers may be jeopardizing their health. The study, which exposed lab rats to 12 straight weeks of nicotine vapor, suggests smokers may be at an increased risks of heart disease and cancer.
A sample mask, featuring Leslie Bernstein, administrator for the Hansjӧrg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery and Face Transplant Program at NYU Langone Health.

Langone Pioneers ‘Death Masks’ for Deceased Facial Donors

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor January 23, 2018
NYU Langone scientists pioneer 3-D printed "death masks" to encourage families to donate faces of lost loved ones and help those in need.
Five days after a fourth-year student was found dead in her dorm, a psychiatry resident is believed to have reported suicide on Sunday.

Langone Study Finds New Method of Killing Lung Cancer Cells

Christine Lee, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
NYU Langone researchers have found evidence for a new method of killing lung cancer cells.
NYU Langone Health launched its new Facial Paralysis and Reanimation Center, which will specialize in facial paralysis treatment and research, earlier this month.

NYU Langone Launches Center to Combat Facial Paralysis

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
NYU Langone just launched a center specializing in facial paralysis and reanimation.
Professor and NYU Langone doctor Olugbenga Ogedegbe was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

National Academy of Medicine Elects NYU Professor

Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer October 25, 2017
NYU Doctor elected to National Academy of Medicine Olugbenga Ogedegbe.
On Aug. 14 NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn opened a new center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn Opens New Epilepsy Center

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Seeking to expand its reach of care, NYU Langone has opened a epilepsy unit at its Brooklyn location. The center specializes in diagnoses and treatment of the disorder.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.

NYU Langone Looks to Expand to Lower East Side

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer March 28, 2017
NYU Langone has proposed a $32.9 million expansion for a new outpatient facility in the Lower East Side. The project is currently pending approval.
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Fire Erupts at NYU Langone Medical Center, No Injuries Reported

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor December 14, 2016
A fire broke out at a construction site located at NYU Langone Medical Center on Wednesday.
New York has experienced severe weather conditions in the past few years, prompting NYU Langone to fortify itself.

Langone Superstorm Proofing Nears Completion After Sandy Damage

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
NYU Langone was just super storm-proofed.
James Watson is facing backlash from his derogatory comments about African-American people, women and obese people.

DNA Discoverer’s Lecture Canceled Following Controversial Comments

Veronika Jelenik, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
NYU students protested against James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA, speaking at Langone.
NYU Was Right To Cancel Watson Talk

NYU Was Right To Cancel Watson Talk

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
It is time to end our glorification of famous and important people in science and other fields in light of their derogatory and backwards ideas.
Hundreds of union members march outside NYU Langone to protest the recent proposal to cut worker benefits.

Health Care Union Vocalizes Concern for NYU Langone Workers’ Benefits

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016
NYU Langone’s employees protested this past month about the hospital cutting employee’s health benefits.