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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Eric Gelb | Almost Famous

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor Dec 6, 2018

How do you become popular at NYU? High school is over and there’s no homecoming to solidify your place in the social hierarchy. At a university with over 25,000 undergraduates,...

(via facebook.com)

NYU Students Reflect on the Rise of Subtle Traits Groups

Recently popular Facebook groups like Subtle Asian Traits and Subtle Curry Traits are bringing together communities that often feel misunderstood.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer Nov 30, 2018
Recently popular Facebook groups like Subtle Asian Traits and Subtle Curry Traits are bringing together communities that often feel misunderstood.
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 Nov 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...

(Graphic by Katie Peurrung; images via facebook.com)

Meet the New NYU Secrets Admins

Running the popular Facebook page is now a team effort.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2018

In May, Carly Tennes didn’t just bid farewell to her university. Graduation marked her last day as the administrator of the popular Facebook page NYU Secrets, which accepts anonymous...

Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

Unlikely Friends: NYU and Facebook Tackle MRI Research

Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor Sep 4, 2018
Facebook and NYU School of Medicine are collaborating to improve MRI scans using AI.
Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

NYU Opinions on Facebook User-Data Controversy

Louise Choi, Staff Writer Apr 24, 2018
WSN looks into students' opinions on Facebook following the Cambridge Analytica data collection scandal.
Big Data, Big Problems

Big Data, Big Problems

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2018
Big Data is proving to be a threat to our democracy, but it also has the power to be a force for good.
The Facebook page for NYUSecrets. The page moderator recently posted a link to a survey to give feedback on NYU Wellness and Counseling due to the high number of Secrets posts critiquing these services.

Part Moderator, Part Activist — NYU Secrets Admin Seeks Improved Student Health

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief Apr 2, 2018
NYU Secrets has partnered with the Student Health Center in light of many anonymous submissions about students' health struggles and unsatisfactory experiences seeking out help from the center.
What Cambridge Analytica Means for Elections and Your Facebook Page

What Cambridge Analytica Means for Elections and Your Facebook Page

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinions Editor Mar 30, 2018
Don't be quick to #DeleteFacebook
Alexander Nix, CEO of Cambridge Analytica, speaking at Web Summit 2017 in Lisbon. Nix and Cambridge Analytica have come under controversy for unethical data mining and usage of as many as 50 million Facebook users

Marketing, Cyber Security Professors Weigh in on Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Sunanda Gaskins, Staff Writer Mar 28, 2018
NYU Professor Scott Galloway has been making his voice heard on issues surrounding the Facebook user privacy scandal.
 “Professor Quotes Without Context” co-founders Peter Ferrarese and Nick Sawhney discuss the conception of their popular Facebook page in Think Coffee on Fourth Avenue.

The Hilarity, Humanity and Insanity of ‘Professor Quotes Without Context’

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 26, 2018
WSN sat down with the creators of the Facebook group Professor Quotes Without Context

Alex Smith

The Ambidextrous Academic
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large Mar 8, 2018

Alex Smith can’t tie himself down to just one passion. Instead, he plays the field, trying his hand at whatever piques his interest at the time, immersing himself in all he does.  The...

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