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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

Adam's Angle: Diverse acquisitions good business for tech companies

Adam’s Angle: Diverse acquisitions good business for tech companies

April 10, 2014
Investors should view Oculus Rift and WhatsApp as long-term investments that will help Facebook.
Internet users must protect own data

Internet users must protect own data

March 10, 2014
Tech companies and consumers should work to enhance their own data security.
Via wikipedia

Ukraine protests fueled by social media

February 25, 2014
Ukraine has also been prominently featured on the Twitter, Facebook and other social media feeds of many people with ties to Eastern Europe.
NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

February 19, 2014
There are now 50 gender options for Facebook users.
Facebook drinking game necessitates individual responsibility

Facebook drinking game necessitates individual responsibility

February 19, 2014
Facebook cannot accept responsibility for its users' actions.
What Would I Say shouldn't say anything

What Would I Say shouldn’t say anything

November 26, 2013
Facebook features like What Would I Say are sucking the humanity out of technology.
Instagram should not have advertisements

Instagram should not have advertisements

November 6, 2013
As Facebook finally tries to cash in on Instagram for even more income, Instagramers bemoan the loss of a once ad-free social network.
Facebook ad system not suitable for Google

Facebook ad system not suitable for Google

October 17, 2013
Google's new Terms of Service mistakenly shifts Google's ad strategy towards Facebook's more social model.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Facebook, Internet etiquette requires user attention

September 26, 2013
A proposed bill in California could help underage teens save face online and should be considered in other places.
via facebook.com

Gossip Squirrel: Q & A with NYU’s rumor insider

April 28, 2013
Gossip Squirrel spills the nuts on its own juicy secrets.
Boston Marathon reveals reporting faltering in most critical times

Boston Marathon reveals reporting faltering in most critical times

April 15, 2013
Media outlets forego accuracy in favor of competition in covering breaking news on the Boston shootings
Courtesy of Laura Portwood-Stacer

Study finds individual withdrawal won’t change Facebook policies

February 26, 2013
Facebook refusal is an emerging trend among users, according to a study conducted by Laura Portwood-Stacer, Steinhardt Media, Culture and Communications.