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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

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Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds

The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2022

One in five people who survive cardiac arrest have conscious lucid experiences during the episode, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU’s Grossman School...

A headshot portrait of Wendy Suzuki is set against a light blue background.

New dean Wendy Suzuki wants to maximize brain power at CAS

In a Q&A with WSN, Wendy Suzuki shares how her passion for neuroscience will impact her new role as dean of NYU’s College of Arts & Science.
Bruna Horvath, Contributing Writer September 19, 2022

Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at NYU’s Center for Neural Science, started as dean of the College of Arts & Science this month after 24 years as...

NYU Langone is establishing the Center for Psychedelic Medicine to support research into psychedelic drugs. This center will research hallucinogens for psychedelic treatments. (Photo by Leo Sheingate)

NYU Langone will create a center for research into psychedelic drugs

Made possible from $10 million in funding, the center will research hallucinogens for psychedelic treatments.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

After raising $10 million in donations, NYU Langone Medical Center will establish the Center for Psychedelic Medicine. The Center will be placed under the Department of Psychiatry....

Professor Pascal Wallisch of the Psychology department (via NYU).

Explore Culture Shock From a Neuroscientist’s Perspective

WSN sits down with Pascal Wallisch, an NYU professor and immigrant, to discuss the challenges of moving to a new country.
Manahil Zafar, Contributing Writer April 12, 2019

When students study abroad, they may experience culture shock — a psychological phenomenon that results from migrating to a new place. For minority students in particular, this...

I Guess We’re All Addicted

I Guess We’re All Addicted

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor November 13, 2017

If someone asked me whether or not I’m addicted to social media, I’d say no. When I think of social media addicts, I envision a room full of people scrolling through Instagram...