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Hands typing at a computer with the words “FORECLOSE” on the screen. There is another computer in the background that reads “FAKE NEWS”.

Off Topic: You should be worried about the future of journalism

Misinformation is almost as rampant as mistrust of the news is, and it’s furthering the interests of those in authority. Modern journalism isn’t speaking truth to power — it’s feigning the truth on behalf of those in power.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor October 25, 2024

Media being used to mislead the public in the interest of policy makers and government is nothing new. The explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine on Feb. 15, 1898 — and its subsequent...

The Program Board’s new YouTube series “NYU PB ASKS” hits the streets to find out what NYU students are binging and listening to.

Program Board Launches New YouTube Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 15, 2018
NYU Program Board Lectures Chair Kavi Wijayaratne launches a new YouTube series. "NYU PB ASKS," digging into the entertainment interests of the NYU community.
Young Thug performing at Terminal 5 on April 5. The concert was an NYU exclusive event hosted by NYU Student Government Assembly and Program Board.

Young Thug Headlines Violet 100 at Terminal 5

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Young Thug graced the Terminal 5 stage on April 5 for NYU’s annual Violet 100 concert.
Elon Musk’s Global Spaceship Is Impressive, But Unrealistic

Elon Musk’s Global Spaceship Is Impressive, But Unrealistic

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor October 2, 2017
From electric cars to underground roadway systems to the colonization of Mars, Elon Musk has set his mind to the most ambitious and exciting ideas of the modern age, with his most high-reaching idea yet — international travel space ships.
Last week, President Donald Trump barred the New York Times alongside other major news outlets (including CNN and Politico) from attending White House briefings. Journalism students worry about what this means for the future.

NYU Journalists Face Uncertainty Following Press Briefing Bans

Mack Degeurin, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
Now that several media outlets have been banned from the White House, NYU journalism students and professors discuss the future of their field.
Future Enchants NYU Students at Terminal 5 Concert

Future Enchants NYU Students at Terminal 5 Concert

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor February 26, 2016
Future performed at Terminal 5 on Wednesday as part of Violet 100 Week.
Future will be performing a concert exclusively for NYU students later this month.

How NYU Twitter Reacted to Future at the Violet 100 Concert

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce February 10, 2016
NYU students react to announcement of Future as headliner for Violet 100 concert.
Future is preparing to go on tour in support of his new mixtape "Purple Reign," released last month. He is shown performing in Toronto in 2014.

Future to Perform at This Year’s Violet 100 Concert

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 9, 2016
Future will be coming to Terminal 5 on Feb. 24 in a concert exclusively for NYU students.
President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to all students stating that NYU is a sanctuary campus.

NYU’s New President Talks the Corporate University, Diversity and the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton discussed what he'd like to make a priority at NYU as he steps into his new shoes.
Kendrick Lamar's album, To Pimp A Butterfly, has been nominated for 11 Grammys.

‘Adele is mad ratchet’ and Other Music News While You Were Away

Opheli Lawler, Staff Writer January 27, 2016
Kanye, Kendrick and Future all made headlines over break.
Benjamin de la Pena, director of community and national strategy of the Knight Foundation talks about the future of cities and transportation.

Future of transportation discussed

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer December 4, 2014
The NYU Rudin Center for Transportation hosted an event discussing the future of cities with mobile taxi applications and self-driving cars.
Courtesy of Barclays Center

Drake charms crowd, disputes feud rumors at Barclays Center

October 30, 2013
Drake and a host of other performers delighted the crowd at Barclays with a mix of hit songs.