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Student Health Services Furloughs Left Me Without Medical Support Amidst A Global Pandemic

Illustration by Simon Chen In early May, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, I had a virtual appointment with my physician’s assistant/nurse practitioner at The New School discussing switching my…

USS Holding Town Hall on Health Insurance Switch

Graphic by Sophie Lee

Update: This story has been updated to reflect Lisa Master’s role as a member of the Student Health Employees at The New School’s union (SHENS-UAW) Bargaining Committee. ____________________________________________________________________________…

Peer Listening is a New Alternative to Counseling at Student Health Services

Mica McGriggs, Staff Psychologist Coordinator for Mental Health Equity. Photo provided by New School Communications

In an effort to seek alternative mental health support for students, Student Health Services has introduced a peer listening pilot program where trained students listen and offer support…

Students Protest “Whiteness” Gathering at Student Health Services

A group of New School students gathered around at the “Exploring Whiteness” event, discussing their concerns and actions that need to be met with the new group moving forward. Photograph taken by Dillon St. Bernard

Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified one of our interview subjects. They are Blu Gengo. It is Black History Month, and a group meeting for “white…