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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

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

Washington Square News

Decorations that some students claim are offensive raise concerns at this year's Fall Ball.

Offensive images at Fall Ball prompt law student backlash

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer November 2, 2015
The NYU School of Law's Fall Ball displayed questionable decorations such as a video projection of a silhouetted man dying by suicide.
Posters and words of commemoration and encouragement as part of a candlelight vigil for those who have committed suicide.

Vigil held in WSP to commemorate lives taken by suicide

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Active Minds at NYU hosted a vigil to commemorate those who have lost their lives to suicide.
Omar's Oration: Sense of community can help heal wounds

Omar’s Oration: Sense of community can help heal wounds

April 29, 2014
At a university that is derided for its disjointedness, the unity that can come from the communication of shared struggle might be enough to reconnect an isolated student body.
Gloria Lee/WSN

U.S. media must address real causes of suicide

February 21, 2013
A taboo exists in the United States' media discussion about suicide - highlighting the means by which people kill themselves as causes rather than the untreated cognitive disorders they suffer from.
Courtesy of Emma Dolhai

NYU fails to tackle root of its suicide problem

September 26, 2012
Though the university's installation of panels in Bobst library hoped to facilitate a safe environment, NYU is in need of a more comprehensive counseling service for struggling students.