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Washington Square News

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

There is only one dietician for the 50,000 students at NYU. This brings concerns, especially since treatment for disordered eating habits is necessary given its prevalence.

One Dietician for 50,000 Students

Caroline Haskins, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
There is only one registered dietician to serve the 50,000 students — including those struggling with eating disorders — at NYU.
The NYU Student Health Center at 726 Broadway.

NYU Therapy Redirects Students To Outside Services

Caroline Haskins, Staff Writer March 22, 2017
Students find that the school's wellness center does not help them enough with finding mental health care.
We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

Josy Jablons and Megan Racklin September 26, 2016
NYU needs to give students access to menstrual health products at no cost.
The Zika virus has a complex structure of three main proteins and seven nonstructural proteins.

NYU Prof Scrutinizes Zika with New Grant

Lavanya Shukla, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
An NYU professor was given a $1 million grant to study the Zika virus and its effects on those infected.
Health flyers are posted in residence halls, such as Gramercy Green.

University restricts travel due to Ebola

John Ambrosio, News Editors October 21, 2014
An update on NYU's precautionary measures for Ebola.
Health flyers are posted in residence halls, such as Gramercy Green.

NYU prepared in case of Ebola

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer October 15, 2014
The NYU Student Health Center and NYU Langone, have developed protocol in case of an Ebola outbreak.

Exam stress relief falls on both students, university

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 7, 2014
Strategies for anxiety-management are life skills that need to be drawn upon, now during midterms, again during final exams and in future stressful situations.
Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 20, 2014
The NYU website states that the university intends to reach its 2017 target of reducing the number of students who take non-prescribed prescription drugs from 13 to 11.7 percent.
Measles outbreak infects New York City

Measles outbreak infects New York City

March 12, 2014
The recent measles outbreak in Manhattan and the Bronx has increased from 16 to 19 cases and has spread to Brooklyn.