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 21, 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

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.

We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

Josy Jablons and Megan Racklin • September 26, 2016

NYU needs to give students access to menstrual health products at no cost.

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

Natasha Roy, Contributing Writer • September 21, 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.

Gotta Go? Here Are the Best and Worst NYU Bathrooms

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 6, 2016

Diamond Naga Siu ranks the best and worst bathrooms on campus.

Here’s What You Missed in March

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor • March 28, 2016

Top 5 March news coverage from WSN.

Free Tampons Could Be on Their Way to NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 23, 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.

This NYU Student Is Fighting the Taboo Around Menstruation

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer • March 22, 2016

A new student initiative is trying to break down stereotypes around menstruation with art and humor.

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.

FemmeCare drive highlights health issue

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer • November 9, 2015

An NYU student started a drive to collect feminine hygiene products for homeless women and girls in the NYC area.