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AC Gears, a tech shop on 8th street.

Five Local Tech Shops That Aren’t Best Buy In Union Square

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 9, 2018
When told to shop local, most people envision stopping by a neighborhood grocery store or an independent bookshop — but few people think to look for a local technology shop when searching for a pair of headphones or a laptop charger.
The Ubuntu logo.

The Third Alternative

Charlie Thomas, Contributing Writer April 9, 2018

I tried dual booting Windows and Ubuntu on my laptop, and I’ll never go back. Dual booting refers to the installation of two operating systems on a single computer, and choosing...

Students huddle over desktops in the Game Innovation Lab at Tandon’s 5 Metrotech building.

Inside NYU’s Game Innovation Lab

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2018

There is more to the NYU gaming community than the horde of students that assemble every Thursday night in the lounge of University Residence Hall to battle it out on “Super...

Protestors from SLAM and NYU Divest occupy the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 28.

Activists Prepare for Kimmel Occupation After Administration Rejects Demands

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 6, 2018

NYU Divest and the Student Labor Action Movement are preparing to occupy the Kimmel Center for University Life after NYU administrators denied a series of demands Friday afternoon. NYU...

Hollywood’s Newest Wildfire: #MeToo

Hollywood’s Newest Wildfire: #MeToo

Brooke LaMantia, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
The #MeToo movement has been a highlight of this past season’s award shows and discussions ever since Harvey Weinstein was exposed by The New York Times last October.
Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
In the wake of the 2018 Grammy Awards, the music industry has finally begun to shed light on its troublesome past.
The Atomic Age of Anime

The Atomic Age of Anime

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief April 5, 2018
The decimation of Hiroshima and Nagaski is known throughout the world today, but what few people care to investigate is how manga and anime allowed for Japan's healing process to manifest in artistic, cathartic, everlasting forms.
Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
WSN dives into the complex world of documentary making, exploring the merits of both Cinéma Vérité and Direct Cinema.
Vaporwave: Songs for the Disaffected

Vaporwave: Songs for the Disaffected

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large April 5, 2018
If you’re too bitter for the hipsters, though — if their disillusionment still sounds like it’s played in a major key — vaporwave is the music for you.
The Rise of Queer Cinema

The Rise of Queer Cinema

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
In the last few years, it seems like there has been an increase in the number of films both by and about queer people.
Modern Music Gets Personal

Modern Music Gets Personal

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor April 5, 2018
Music has long been a way to not only express oneself, but to overcome life's struggles, whether they be political, personal, or both.

The Times Are Always Racing: Political Music Then and Now

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
How does your favorite song make you feel?