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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 joint NYU-Columbia study reported that ketamine use has steadily increased across all demographics. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The club is bumping: Recreational ketamine use on the rise, Langone study finds

According to a study conducted at NYU Langone, nonmedical ketamine availability has risen in recent years, but usage still remains limited to below 1% of the general population.
Kristian Burt, Deputy News Editor November 8, 2021

Recreational ketamine use has reached a high after steadily increasing in recent years, according to a joint NYU-Columbia University study published in the American Journal of...

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU found that suicide attempts among black youth climbed by more than 70% from 1991 to 2017. (Via NYU McSilver Institute)

New York Has Proposed a Taskforce on Black Teen Suicide, Spurred by NYU Researchers

The taskforce is awaiting approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after researchers found a 73% increase in suicide attempt rates over a 26-year period.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

A task force to address black youth suicides is pending approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after NYU researchers found a significant increase in suicide rates among black teens. A...

Dr. Patrick E. Shrout is a professor of social psychology at NYU.

Participants Tend to Exaggerate Emotions on Surveys, Study Says

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor January 31, 2018
A study authored by an NYU professor shows that participants are more likely to exaggerate their emotions on surveys.
Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Shirley Foo, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
A new NYU study has found that a majority of high school students are in favor of legalizing marijuana.