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

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

Washington Square News

Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

WSN Editorial Board December 1, 2016
Publications like The Odyssey damage journalism by providing a megaphone to anyone with an opinion.
Harassment can come in many forms, in person or behind a screen, sexually or verbally, but you don’t have to stay silent about it.

How to Avoid Online Harassment

Gabriella Bower and Abigail Weinberg November 28, 2016
Don't let online harassment get you down. Read on to find out how to fight back.
Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Both people and the websites they visit must be willing to take action in the interest of online security.
In comparison to other social media platforms, college students tend to have a more professional tone while using Facebook.

Is Facebook Becoming Less Personal?

Megan Kasselberg, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Facebook was initially a too for connecting with peers on a college campus. We took a look at how NYU students are using the social media platform today.

Facebook’s News Algorithms Lack Human Touch

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor September 6, 2016
Facebook has an obligation to provide editorial oversight if it wants to be considered a legitimate news aggregator.
The NYU Free & For Sale page has attracted students looking to buy and sell personal goods.

Free, For Sale, For Students

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
NYU students are using a Facebook page to buy and sell weird stuff like turtles and lost computers.

More Than A Hashtag: The Rise of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
NYU researchers examined how social media played a role in advancing the #BlackLivesMatter social justice movement.
Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
In a world where Donald Trump could feasibly become president, we can’t let memes ruin the democratic party.
NYU’s new Center for Social Media and Politics is studying how social media impacts politics, including how fake news is spread. (Photo by Christian Forte)

NYU improves social media presence

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
An exploration into the various ways NYU attracts prospective students and keeps current students engaged using social media.
Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer December 1, 2015
Disagreements on the Class of 2019 Facebook page are not free speech disputes.
The creation of the NYU White Student Union Facebook page has sparked debate on whether “a community for NYU students of European descent” should exist.

[UPDATE] NYU White Student Union page spurs outrage

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 23, 2015
A NYU White Student Union Facebook page has stirred controversy among NYU students.
Walled gardens can’t connect the world

Walled gardens can’t connect the world

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor October 13, 2015
Facebook's goal to connect the world is at odds with their desire to place every FB user in a walled garden.