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

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Students are sitting on chairs, facing a blue sign that reads, “N.Y.U. Student Health Center.”

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 Oct 6, 2023

The NYU Student Health Center began stocking mifepristone, a common abortion medication, in September following criticism from on-campus student groups last spring.  In a written...

A blue package that reads: Plan B One-Step.

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 Sep 5, 2023

Emergency contraceptives will now be easier to access for NYU students, thanks to five vending machines stocked with the medication installed prior to the start of the semester. The...

A box of emergency contraceptive pills on a white tabletop. The box reads “Plan B. One-Step.”

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 Feb 16, 2023

The George Washington University installed a first-of-its-kind vending machine on its campus last month. Instead of dispensing snacks, energy drinks, or other late-night study...

Male Contraceptive Study May Have Been Neutered, But Reflects Change

Male Contraceptive Study May Have Been Neutered, But Reflects Change

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2016
Though contraceptive equality is still a blurry possibility in our foreseeable future, it is reassuring to know that it may become a reality.
Zika Virus Does Not Justify Rights Infringement

Zika Virus Does Not Justify Rights Infringement

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer Feb 8, 2016
The presence of the Zika Virus has led to some governments taking action that infringes on the rights of women to be sexually active.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Students organize health care discussion

Christine Park, Contributing Writer Apr 23, 2014
Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke about the Affordable Care Act at NYU.

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