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

Washington Square News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talking at a podium with a screen of the American flag behind him.

Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about health care should concern you

President-elect Donald Trump's plan to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his health secretary politicizes and endangers public health.
Grayson Stotz, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

In the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, he has begun rolling out his Cabinet nominees, many of whom are political allies whose proposed policies would...

An illustration of a person with short hair, drawn in blue, sitting on the edge of a bed in a bedroom with gray walls. The person is looking out of a large window at a cityscape illuminated by buildings and a yellow moon.

Starting afresh is sometimes lonely, NYU transfer students say

Limited opportunities for socializing can make it difficult for transfer students to make friends and feel integrated within NYU culture.
Clara Spray, Contributing Writer February 6, 2023

Leaving a traditional college town for the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City can be a daunting experience, posing challenges to even the most prepared transfer student. CAS...

A study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found a correlation between COVID-19, sleep insufficiency and poor mental health among nurses. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress

The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

Researchers from a NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing study are calling for immediate action to support nurses during current and future pandemics. The group found increased rates...

COVID-19 guidelines are taped on the Campus Safety desk at Third North, one of NYU's residence halls. Jp Iregbulem writes that NYU should continue improvements made to public health and accessibility even after the pandemic. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)

Opinion: Make some COVID policies permanent

The COVID-19 pandemic forced NYU to make some positive changes to university policies. From improved ventilation to remote learning, NYU should maintain these changes even after the pandemic ends.
Jp Iregbulem, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

It is said that crises can, in the long run, prove to be windows to new opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a great example of such a crisis. Overall, NYU...

Police Can’t Be Trusted With Public Health

Police Can’t Be Trusted With Public Health

The NYPD has been entrusted with public health and safety during the pandemic but their racist, violent and reckless track record only puts New Yorkers in more danger.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor September 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented public health crisis that is only getting worse in some parts of the country. Some state and local governments have mobilized...

NYU Langone continues to combat COVID-19 infections in the city. Recently, specialists at Langone proposed a telemedicine platform to better assess COVID infections and additional factors. (Staff Photo by Leo Sheingate)

NYU Langone Develops Telemedicine Blueprint

Telemedicine, which allows for remote healthcare, could fundamentally alter the way medicine is practiced.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor September 20, 2020

A group of NYU Langone Health doctors and researchers published a telemedicine “blueprint” in Medicina — an open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal — on Sept. 9. The...

The NYU COVID-19 Testing tent is located at Gould Plaza in front of the Stern building. NYU’s public health ambassadors discuss their role during the pandemic. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Student Ambassadors Rep Public Health

A new program aims to help students understand and observe NYU’s changing public health guidelines.
Aarushi Sharma, Deputy News Editor September 15, 2020

NYU launched its Public Health Ambassadors program last month to aid students in comprehending and complying with NYU’s COVID-19 guidelines and to facilitate campus life during...

The NYC Department of Correction currently holds between 13,000 and 18,000 inmates. Sanitation in correctional facilities is limited, resulting in a higher risk of infection. (Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU Marron Institute Recommends Prisoners’ Early Release to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management issued a report making recommendations to allow the release of at-risk prisoners early to flatten the curve within correctional facilities and aid their transition back to society.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer April 23, 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases in correctional facilities and jails increases across several states, some states are considering early release of prisoners to allow for greater...

The WHO’s Emergency Notification System is Behind the Times

The WHO’s Emergency Notification System is Behind the Times

Bincheng Mao, Contributing Writer March 8, 2020

On Thursday, Jan. 31, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern over the COVID-19 outbreak, reversing the decision it had made just...

The Coronavirus and Its Online Frenzy

The Coronavirus and Its Online Frenzy

With WHO updates to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, individuals on the internet should pay closer attention to the virus and the prevention efforts surrounding it.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

On my way back to Astor Place the other night, I realized something different on the 6 train: masks. It seems as if every other subway rider wore a white surgical mask and stayed...

New York’s Imminent Need for a Supervised Injection Facility

New York’s Imminent Need for a Supervised Injection Facility

Sam Rolfe, Guest Writer April 3, 2017
As a radical, innovative proposal to combat opiate overdose deaths, the city should open Supervised Injection Facilities.
Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor March 29, 2016
There is no defensible reason to prop up the ravings of a discredited hack as a pillar of free speech.