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

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

Washington Square News

Models pose in outfits as a runway show ends. A woman in a pink-and-black tracksuit holds a dog in a pink dress. A woman in a blue dress holding a dog in a similarly blue outfit, a woman in a dark blue dress and a dog in a similarly colored outfit, and a woman in a yellow dress holding a dog dressed in gold and blue.

Funari debuts eco-friendly line for canines

Catwalk? No, dogwalk.
Katherine Heglie, Contributing Writer September 12, 2022

Funari combined lifestyle and fashion in its Spring/Summer 2023 collection for the New York Fashion Week show, featuring colorful, edgy and modern designs for both pets and their...

Gallatin sophomore Tara Shear enjoys some quality time outside with her emotional support dog Dakota. NYU students who meet certain criteria are permitted to keep pets in dorms for emotional support. (Image courtesy of Tara Shear)

Emotional support animals offer students comfort

Bringing a pet to college as an emotional support animal is beneficial for some students’ mental health, especially when living away from home for the first time.
Jules Roscoe, Contributing Writer October 19, 2021

For students who leave home for college, the transition is one of the biggest in our lives. It’s an entirely new dynamic of meeting friends, finding work and feeling comfortable....

Fish are an easy-to-maintain pet for several NYU students. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

For Dorm Fish Parents, Emotional Connections Are Worth the Time Investment

Forbidden 40-gallon tanks, fish babies and separation anxiety — NYU fish parents are more passionate than you might expect.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

“This is Martin,” CAS sophomore Jake Schneebaum said, holding a picture of his late betta fish. “He was an angel. May he rest in peace.” NYU residence halls allow students...

Patients are introduced to Schnoodles and her handler, Angela. (Courtesy of NYU Winthrop)

NYU Winthrop Hospital Institutes Pet Therapy Program

A new program by NYU Langone’s Long Island-based hospital will seek to help patients and staff with stress through the work of a schnauzer poodle, goldendoodle and other pets.
Rocco Fabbro, Contributing Writer September 5, 2019

NYU Winthrop Hospital is providing a different type of medicine to its patients: dogs.  Winthrop’s Animals Give Support, or WAGS, is a pet therapy program that was officially...

Tisch sophomore Megan Jeter sits with her emotional support animal Phoebe on the floor of her room in Alumni Residence Hall.(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

The Secret Life of Emotional Support Animals

Puppies and bunnies and kitties, oh my! Getting emotional support animals approved to live in NYU housing is a lengthy process, but for these students, having an ESA at school makes all the difference on their mental health.
Natalie Chinn, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

There are days when Noah DeFranceschi’s anxiety runs so high that he struggles to leave his dorm room. But since getting an emotional support rabbit last July, he has a new reason...

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Exposure | Animals Abroad

Veronica Liow, Anna Letson and Euan Prentis December 4, 2017
When you're abroad and separated from your pets at home, it's hard to find an animal to fill the void.
Pets Offer Release for Overtaxed Students

Pets Offer Release for Overtaxed Students

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer December 5, 2016
To better the community by decreasing mental illness and promoting physical activity, NYU should change their housing policy to allow pets in residence halls.
The NYU Free & For Sale page has attracted students looking to buy and sell personal goods.

Free, For Sale, For Students

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
NYU students are using a Facebook page to buy and sell weird stuff like turtles and lost computers.
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New York City Animal Care & Control Department to launch adoption center

February 11, 2013
As part of an initiative to help local animals find homes, the New York City Animal Care & Control Department plans to open a city-funded, public adoption center.

Power players: presidential pets

October 26, 2012
A quick look of our Presidents' best buddies.
Gloria Lee/ WSN

Lend paw to help New York City’s furry friends

October 5, 2012
If you are missing your pets back home, here are the top five places to volunteer to help New York's cats and dogs.