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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

Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor March 29, 2016
While the anti-vaccination movement is without merit, the removal of the controversial film "Vaxxed" undermines the integrity of the Tribeca Film Festival, and does little to prevent the spread of the anti-vaccination movement.
NYU Students' Social Impact Project Empowers Women in Nepal

NYU Students’ Social Impact Project Empowers Women in Nepal

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer March 3, 2016
NYU's Professor Fayard lead a group of students to slums in Kathmandu, Nepal to implement a female leadership and empowerment pilot program.
Zika Virus Does Not Justify Rights Infringement

Zika Virus Does Not Justify Rights Infringement

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
The presence of the Zika Virus has led to some governments taking action that infringes on the rights of women to be sexually active.
Prizes Not Patents: Racing for the Cure Requires Teamwork

Prizes Not Patents: Racing for the Cure Requires Teamwork

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
Our governments and organizations like WHO need to recognize that a prudent shift to prizes is worth trying in order to gather a hesitant public’s support. This new system will reward innovation — not greed.

60% of Ebola aid not reaching affected region

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer February 10, 2015
An NYU assistant professor of global health policy published a study in the British Medical Journal that says that only 40 percent of funds raised to combat ebola reached affected countries.
E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

April 15, 2014
Limiting e-cigarette advertisements is a justified and reasonable measure in ensuring that they are used in ways that best promote public health.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

New Yorkers should mind personal health

February 6, 2013
With the flu epidemic spreading, many need to re-evaluate their personal hygiene.
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NYU students launch online public health journal

November 14, 2012
The Torch, a new online publication launched by students in different disciplines at NYU, reflects the broad reach of public health concerns.