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Stop Perpetuating Misleading Narratives on Suicide

Stop Perpetuating Misleading Narratives on Suicide

Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer Oct 1, 2018
Read one writer's perspective on why damaging portrayals and discussions of suicide in the media are harmful and reductionist.
Interior of Elmer Holmes Bobst Library lined with aluminum panels.

Suicide: How NYU’s Campus Crisis Response Is Failing Students and Staff

The author is a native New Yorker and a recent alumna of NYU. Currently involved in clinical research, she plans to pursue a career in nursing and public health.
Anonymous, Guest Writer Jun 4, 2018
A recent NYU graduate writes about her experience with the student health services at NYU, and the continuing issue of suicide on campus.
Five days after a fourth-year student was found dead in her dorm, a psychiatry resident is believed to have reported suicide on Sunday.

Second Member of Langone Community Takes Own Life

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2018
Five days after a fourth-year radiology student took her own life, another member of the NYU Langone community was reported dead on Sunday.
Although NYU does not record annual student suicide statistics, a WSN investigation discovered 15 confirmed cases since 1990.

NYU Does Not Track Suicides

Caroline Haskins, Investigative News Editor Jan 22, 2018
Despite several suicides in the past two decades, NYU has not publicly recorded or released its suicide statistics.
Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer Sep 22, 2017
In an era of global warming, materialism, protectionism and world poverty, adolescents jumping from rooftops for the sake of a game is the ultimate sign that mankind is at loss.
Justin Schein’s documentary “Left on Purpose” chronicles the life of anti-war activist Mayer Vishner. It is opening in New York City and On Demand early November.

A Biopic That Tries to Save Its Subject’s Life

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2017
What happens when a story that nobody else wanted to listen to is revealed — and the story's narrator is determined that he's reached the end?
Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board Oct 27, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.
Tisch alumni Antonio Campos sat down with WSN to discuss his ventures in founding Borderline Films and his recent work with “Christine,” his third feature film.

Campos’ Third Film Explores Nuance of Mental Health

Zach Martin, Editor at Large Oct 11, 2016
Director and NYU Tisch alum gives WSN a look into his raw and powerful film about Christine Chubbuck's suicide on live television in "Christine."

Top 8 stories from fall semester

News Team Dec 7, 2015
A look back at this semester's top news stories including a powerful conversation on diversity, the discovery of a burial vault on campus, and a shocking donation.
Decorations that some students claim are offensive raise concerns at this years Fall Ball.

Offensive images at Fall Ball prompt law student backlash

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer Nov 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.
Campus suicide should not be a Halloween decoration

Campus suicide should not be a Halloween decoration

WSN Editorial Board Nov 2, 2015
Given NYU's history with suicide, the office of student affairs should be sensitive in their fall ball decorations.
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 Oct 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.

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