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The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout
The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.
Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2022
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Off-Third: The cosmetic case for mask mandates
The second-best university in New York City has lifted their mask mandate. As the No. 1 school in the city, we need to stand our ground.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Publishing Editor
• March 9, 2022
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Opinion: Stop publishing pieces on how to ‘cope’ with the invasion of Ukraine
Coverage of the war should focus on how to help Ukrainian people, not how to destress.
Jules Roscoe, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 8, 2022
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Staff Rants: The end of the semester
From existential questions to never-ending homework, our staff has a lot to say in the last Staff Rants of the semester.
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We need a spring break
NYU cancelled spring break when students needed it most.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Deputy Editor
• April 8, 2021
![Dining Editor Gabby made some dal last week. Midterms are a stressful time for students, but meals should not be skipped. (Staff Photo by Gabby Lozano)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dining-midtermmeals-900x617.jpg)
Midterms aren’t an excuse to skip meals
The stress from midterms can sometimes cause us to prioritize our work over our health.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• March 26, 2021
![One student had to finish all the food in her refrigerator before leaving New York. While some had to abandon their de-stressing trips, others spent time dealing with stocked up groceries. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5526-900x600.jpg)
How Students Are Spending Their Spring Break In Quarantine
From booking last-minute plane tickets to baking vegan cakes, NYU students are adapting to an unusual and uniquely stressful spring break
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor
• March 23, 2020
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Dear College Senior, You’re Doing Just Fine
Being a senior near graduation can be hard. Hear one writer’s take on why you shouldn’t worry.
Mili Mansaray, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2020
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How NYU Can Really Support Mental Health
Mental health at NYU can’t improve until we realize that the people who need help are actually the ones least likely to ask for it.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2019
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Does My Breakdown Need a Doctor’s Note?
At a school where absences are rarely excused, it becomes hard to know when we’ve reached our breaking point.
Claire Fishman, Arts Editor
• November 18, 2019
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Staff Rants: Midterms Edition
You're tired of midterms, I'm tired of midterms, we're all tired of midterms. Cheers!
WSN Staff
• March 12, 2019
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NYU Madrid Students Express Early Concerns About Scheduling
Students’ thoughts on the hectic start to the semester at NYU Madrid.
Ben Land, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2019
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