After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, abortion rights supporters turned out in droves to protest the loss of the constitutional right—especially young people. College students across the country are demanding their universities take action in the fight for reproductive rights, but few have outwardly shown support. With abortion banned or threatened in 12 states and threatened in another 14, students are left wondering how to safely seek abortion care while avoiding unwarranted legal implications…read more
I was diagnosed with PTSD as a college sophomore after an extremely toxic high school best friendship ended, leaving me feeling alone, insecure and without a sense of self. When I reached out to my college’s counseling center for help, they referred me to a therapist outside the school’s network. The counselor explained that they “didn’t have the resources to help someone with my kind of trauma.” That was the first time anyone acknowledged that I needed help…read more
As temperatures drop, it’s becoming time to think about all things cozy. Not only does the onset of winter affect your choice of lounging and comfy home wear, it also affects your sleep. Many sleep experts acknowledge that sleep in the winter is different than in other seasons, in large part due to human biology and how our bodies have evolved to recognize sleep cues…read more
When I applied to NYU, I knew I would be paying most of my tuition. I don’t come from a family that could afford a robust college savings account. My parents help me when they can, but my $250,000 in student loans does most of the heavy lifting. I knew from the start that I would need to work as a resident assistant to help cover the costs. When NYU moved all classes online in response to COVID-19, the only way my parents were letting me leave home — and the only way I was making it through the rest of the pandemic — was with the free housing and meal plan that comes with being an RA…read more
Behind the bright, clean doors of NYU’s Student Health Center primary care waiting area sits a small, cozy room — the office of resident HIV counselor and Sexpert, Alyssa LaFosse. The first thing you see is an assortment of condoms ranging from XS to XL, lubricated, ribbed and extra-thin. The wall is lined with pamphlets detailing what to do if you contract a sexually transmitted disease. The warm light and deep purples, blues and greens accenting the room match LaFosse’s gentle, soft-spoken demeanor. You feel comfortable the moment you…read more
In high school, I was inconspicuous. Attending a small school in Denver, Colo., it was easy to involuntarily accept the social image projected onto you. I was lumped with the so-called smart kids — my grades were untouchable, assigned readings were second nature and I always knew the answer to the math exercises. I also never went out past 10 p.m., definitely never drank and I never seemed to be as much fun as everyone else…read more
Last Friday, singer Ariana Grande made headlines when a senior pastor of a Detroit megachurch praised her performance at Aretha Franklin’s funeral by putting his arm around her and groping her chest. Viewers of the service immediately picked up on Grande’s discomfort…read more
Millennial Irish author, Sally Rooney, took the literary world by storm when her sophomore novel, Normal People, rose to popularity in 2019. The earnestness of her characters and their tame exploration of social and political progressiveness captivated readers, earning Rooney the title “Voice of A Generation.” In her third book and newest release, Beautiful World, Where Are You, Rooney once again narrates the lives of people—distinctly men and women—interacting and engaging in their overlapping relationships…read more
My whole life I wanted to become an actor. I spent every summer on a stage starting at age seven. Every waking moment I dedicated to perfecting my Oscar acceptance speech. I set my heart on performing. In middle school I auditioned for the largest art school in Denver. After three tries I finally got in a week before eighth grade. It felt like a confirmation that I was meant to be an actor…read more
You already juggle homework, clubs, jobs and social life. Now you’re supposed to find time to be healthy, too? Now where to start… First, figure out what “healthy” means for you and your current lifestyle. Or just make it easy for yourself and follow the helpful steps we already found for you…read more
Unless you live under a rock, you know that The Jonas Brothers are back. New York University first-year Steffi Alex said the Jonas Brothers and their music makes her think of her entire childhood. Well, Alex, your childhood has returned. After a nine-year hiatus, the three brothers we know and love, Nick, Joe and Kevin, are making music together again—but this time, their leading ladies are in the mix, featured in their latest music video for “Sucker.” New music can only mean one thing…read more
I never had a boyfriend in high school. There were plenty of crushes, but never anything official. I’ve never gone to dinner and a movie, hoping someone will take the hint and hold my hand. I didn’t take a date to prom. (I went with my best friend and had the best time, but you know what I mean)…read more