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SHC begins stocking abortion medication following student criticism
After facing backlash from students, NYU’s Student Health Center is stocking mifepristone, a common abortion medication.
Quinn Sental, Contributing Writer
• October 6, 2023
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New vending machines to provide emergency contraceptives on campus
Students can now access emergency contraceptives at vending machines for $15 at five locations on campus.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 5, 2023
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NYU to drop COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The university announced that, starting May 11, it will end its vaccination requirements for students and visitors.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 5, 2023
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Abortions fully covered by NYU insurance starting this fall
NYU also plans to offer medicated abortion at its Student Health Center, and will stock emergency contraception at vending machines on campus.
Tori Morales, Deputy Managing Editor
• March 31, 2023
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NYU student gov’t proposes popular chair elections
The university’s student government deliberated its upcoming chair election and proposed changes to future elections on Thursday, March 23.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• March 27, 2023
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Student gov’t discusses outcry in Iran, budget proposal and million-dollar fund
NYU’s student government deliberated how to support students affected by violence in Iran, its budget proposal for the coming year and gave an update on a new fund at its biweekly meeting on Thursday.
Cora Snow, Deputy News Editor
• March 6, 2023
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Student gov. sets abortion pills, reproductive health as next priorities
Students gathered at a reproductive rights forum hosted by the student government on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to voice concerns about the availability of abortions and emergency contraception on campus.
Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer
• February 23, 2023
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Opinion: What if you could get Plan B from a vending machine on campus?
Universities across the country have installed vending machines that sell round-the-clock, contact-free emergency contraception on their campuses. NYU needs to follow suit.
Aksha Mittapalli, Staff Writer
• February 16, 2023
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Opinion: A whole pandemic later, I still can’t access the Student Health Center
It’s been three years since COVID-19 taught us the importance of getting quick and efficient medical care. But NYU’s health center still has long wait times, making appointments inaccessible to students who need them.
Astrid Arias, Contributing Writer
• February 9, 2023
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NYU says it will ‘look at’ carrying abortion pill at health center
An FDA rule change may allow the university to provide medical abortion, a service students have long petitioned for.
Tori Morales, News Editor
• February 1, 2023
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Few at NYU get flu shots despite high hospitalization rates
Flu shot rates have declined among NYU students as hospitalizations reach a 10-year high.
Amna Sheikh, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2022
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Limited Adderall supply prompts students to seek alternatives
A shortage of Adderall, which is commonly prescribed to treat ADHD, is threatening patients’ ability to access their medication. Its impacts are being felt at NYU.
Amna Sheikh, Contributing Writer
• November 2, 2022
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