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NYC activists gathered to rally against the “Tampon Tax.” Saturday Oct 19 was National Period Day. (Photo by Lisa Cochran)

Activists Call for More Action on Menstrual Health. Period.

At a rally for the first National Period Day, protestors spoke about menstrual health topics such as stigma, access of menstrual products in schools and accessibility of products in marginalized communities.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2019

Protestors parted a Red Sea of T-shirts and signs on Saturday, sporting the color for the first New York National Period Day rally outside City Hall meant to bring awareness to...

NYU’s Menstrual Hygiene Products Program Is a Step in the Right Direction

NYU’s Menstrual Hygiene Products Program Is a Step in the Right Direction

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer February 24, 2017
The university’s initiative to provide free menstrual hygiene products in restrooms brings NYU one step closer to creating a more inclusive academic environment. This intiative should be mimicked by other institutions.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Removing Financial Menace from Menstruation

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU students have created a petition that urges the university to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all restrooms on campus.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Students Push to Make Women’s Health at NYU a Priority

Natasha Roy, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
After New York recently lifting the sales taxes on feminine hygiene products, some students are calling on NYU to begin supplying tampons and pads.

The Social Issues of Our NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2016
The top five issues that NYU students engaged in, heavily over social media, during the 2015-2016 school year.
A petition to get menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms on campus, regardless of gender, has already received more than 1,500 signatures.

Free Tampons Could Be on Their Way to NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 22, 2016
Twenty-five New York City public schools will soon begin offering free tampons in bathrooms in a movement to increase access to essential care. Now some are urging NYU to do the same.
Tampon Taxes Bleed Women Dry

Tampon Taxes Bleed Women Dry

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer February 12, 2016
In all but a few states, feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads are subject to sales tax, while other necessary items related to health are not. But feminine products are mandatory for most women who want to maintain good health and hygiene, and therefore must be made more affordable.