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We Should Be Keeping an Eye on Keyboard Warriors

We Should Be Keeping an Eye on Keyboard Warriors

In light of the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue, columnist Serena Vanchiro examines how social media companies and legal authorities should move to monitor online hate-speech.
Serena Vanchiro, Columnist November 7, 2018

Eleven individuals were murdered two weeks ago at the Tree of Life synagogue, but just a few days later, it feels like the world has already forgotten. Since this attack, our news...

MFA Is More Necessary Than You Think

MFA Is More Necessary Than You Think

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 22, 2018
Columnist Serena Vanchiro argues for the importance and benefits of the controversial Multi-Factor Authentication system at NYU.
Girls Who Code Isn't About Stealing Jobs From Men

Girls Who Code Isn’t About Stealing Jobs From Men

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 16, 2018
After a jarring conversation with a fellow Tandon student who invalidated the Girls Who Code movement, our columnist Serena aims to explain what the Girls Who Code movement is and what it isn't, while incorporating her own experience with the organization.
A Generation Without the Community of Music

A Generation Without the Community of Music

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 3, 2018
Columnist Serena Vanchiro reflects on how the digitization of music alters the community experience that the collection and sharing of music once created.
Apple’s Biggest iPhone Is the Biggest Disappointment Yet

Apple’s Biggest iPhone Is the Biggest Disappointment Yet

Murat, Barlas September 23, 2018
A writer reflects on why the latest Apple announcement regarding the iPhone Xs and and the iPhone Xs Max lacked the aura of wonder and excitement that some of their previous product launches possessed.
HIV Status Part of Entitled Privacy

HIV Status Part of Entitled Privacy

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
Recently it has been revealed that the dating site Grindr has released users' HIV status, which is another extreme breach of privacy in our digital age.
Right to Disconnect Bill Needs Reworking

Right to Disconnect Bill Needs Reworking

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor March 29, 2018
I would love to see a separation between work and home life; however Councilman Rafael L. Espinal Jr.'s bill, if passed, has potential to be ineffective due to its ambiguity.
Free Adobe Suite Will Boost NYU’s Creative Edge

Free Adobe Suite Will Boost NYU’s Creative Edge

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer February 28, 2018
NYU should pay for students to have access to Adobe Creative Cloud to improve students' design and editing skills as well as giving them a creative edge.
Snapchat Values Ad Revenue Over User Experiences

Snapchat Values Ad Revenue Over User Experiences

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer February 20, 2018
Do not be fooled, the Snapchat update was not created in order to get you to have a more personal experience on social media. Snapchat's new update was created so that the app could rake in more ad revenue.