Technology
![An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ops-twitter-aaliya-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
Users await the fall of Twitter under Elon Musk. But students could be the solution.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2022
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Opinion: Brightspace is poorly designed
Brightspace is supposed to be an efficient way to keep track of your classes, but Google Classroom just does it all better.
Anuj Jain, Contributing Writer
• November 8, 2022
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Opinion: A 10-minute video is a damn TEDTok — and an ideal venue for misinformation
TikTok’s choice to extend the maximum video length to 10 minutes will exacerbate the already rampant spread of misinformation on the video-sharing app.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 2, 2022
![“The Joe Rogan Experience” is a podcast that debuted in December 2009, hosted by Joe Rogan, comedian and UFC color commentator. (Staff Illustration by Camila Ceballos)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/joe_rogan_is_cancelled_-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: Is Joe Rogan really worth it, Spotify?
Following Joe Rogan’s controversial episode about the COVID-19 vaccination, Spotify should remove his podcast from its platform.
Valentina Plevisani, Contributing Writer
• February 17, 2022
![The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ops-bungle-newcovidmedicine-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
A new antiviral medication developed by Merck is awaiting FDA approval. The potential approval and widespread use of this new medication could help save thousands of lives, but the vaccine remains the best deterrent to the pandemic.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 19, 2021
![Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen lifted the veil on the company’s harmful practices. The social media powerhouse must adopt new practices to regulate harmful content immediately. (Photo by Jorene He)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/socialmedia-900x642-1.jpeg)
Opinion: Social media companies should hire more moderators
In light of Frances Haugen’s congressional testimony, Facebook and similar companies should hire more content moderators to filter out harmful content.
Caroline Thoms, Staff Writer
• October 18, 2021
![Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ops-wadja-900x900.jpg)
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
In light of COVID-19, Google must compensate publishers for online content that shows up in search results.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 30, 2020
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Facebook’s Need for Reform
Facebook’s refusal to take a firm stance against misleading and fake news on their platform has long been controversial. Their recent decision to allow advertisements for the bail bond industry is definitive evidence that they need to fundamentally restructure their policy.
Mitch Bedows, Staff Writer
• February 28, 2020
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Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Twitter: Where memes come to life, where movements come to fruition, and where presidents come to rant. Hear what our staff has to say on what might be both the most multifaceted and divisive form of social media.
Ethan Zack, Calais Watkins, Ishaan Parmar, Mandie Montes, Anna-Dmitry Muratova and Bela Kirpalani
• October 24, 2019
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Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Despite being a common classroom practice, most professors who forbid laptop use don’t understand the problem this creates for many students.
Clare Shiraishi, Staff Writer
• September 27, 2019
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Regulation, Not Prohibition
With e-cigarette flavor bans on both the national and state level, it is important to recognize why prohibition would not work.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 23, 2019
![A student holds their phone, with dating apps displayed on the screen. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/datingapp-900x599.png)
The Dangers of Love in the Age of Dating Apps
Dating apps are deeply addictive, exploitative and dehumanizing — and there’s no way to escape them.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor
• September 8, 2019
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024