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

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

Washington Square News

Contrary to popular belief, nutrition labels on menus do not particularly alter people’s food choices.

Study says calorie counts ineffective

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
A new NYU study shows that calorie counts on menus barely affect consumers choices.
Think Coffee on Mercer offers a good place to study for students who prefer background noise.

Five study spots for when you’re sick of Bobst

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
Guide to study spots near and on campus
Professor Nagle has been working as a sanitation worker to study the types of things that are thrown away.

Professor becomes sanitation worker for research

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
An NYU professor has been working as a sanitation worker, studying the types of things that people throw away.
Langone proposed a bill to increase the healthiness of fast foods.

Study shows proposed bill could make childrens’ fast food options healthier

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2015
NYU Langone published a study proving the effectiveness of making kid's meals healthier.
Kogon conducted a study which showed that LS students feel inferior to other NYU students.

Study: LS students feel stigmatized

Marita Vlachou and Alanna Bayarin April 26, 2015
A study conducted by an NYU student revealed that students in the Liberal Studies program feel inferior to other students.
In a new study conducted by an NYU professor and a visiting scholar at UPenn, our eyes multitask even when we don’t want them to.

Study looks into nature of eyes

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
A new study conducted by an NYU professor and a visiting scholar in UPenn reveals that our eyes multitask even when we don't want them to.
Studies show that adults are more likely to use crack over powder cocaine, leading to higher chances of arrest.

Study finds disparity in cocaine arrests

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 25, 2015
A study conducted by NYU researches determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged adults are more likely to use crack cocaine.

Study examines interpretation of video evidence

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer September 30, 2014
New study finds that video evidence may lead to bias in judgment.
Study shows union membership on the rise in New York region

Study shows union membership on the rise in New York region

Erika Buzzell, Contributing Writer September 4, 2014
New study shows increase in union density.
Professor awarded for fear research

Professor awarded for fear research

April 28, 2014
Joseph LeDoux, professor of neuroscience and psychology, received the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science.
courtesy of NYU Langone

Heart beats healthy, happy for couples

April 8, 2014
A recent NYU study found that married people have a significantly decreased risk of heart disease in relation to people who are widowed, single or divorced.
On the Wire

On the Wire

February 28, 2014
Catch up on news with On the Wire.