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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

Success Doesn’t Mean Faking Happiness

Success Doesn’t Mean Faking Happiness

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
In an environment that puts so much emphasis on getting ahead, feeling unhappy can create the perception that one is falling behind in cultivating his or her success.
Exposure | 2016 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Exposure | 2016 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor October 23, 2016
Dachshunds, pit bulls and poodles, oh my!
A real life example of someone’s Finsta Vs their Real Insta.

Finsta Popularity Rises As Instagrammers Seek Honest Social Media

Halle Gold, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Finstas are private Instagram accounts that allow users more liberty to express themselves than their regular Instagrams do.
Millennials in today’s age of tech take part in the trend of documenting their food on Snapchat and Instagram before they eat it.

NYU Foodstagrammers To Help You Navigate NYC’s Eats

Arundhathi Ajayan, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
We've gathered a collection of the best NYU foodstagrammers to help you navigate the saturated food landscape in New York City.
Blogger Chiara Ferragni showing of her style at fashion week.

Google Puts Fashion at Your Fingertips

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
This NYFW, Google and LiketoKnow.it partnered to make shopping street style even more accessible.
Resisting the urge to mindlessly check social media, sometimes it's best to unplug.

I Tried… Not Going on Social Media for a Week

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
All of us are a little addicted to our social media. See what happens when our writer gives up Instagram and Snapchat for a week!
Street Style: A Saturated Market

Street Style: A Saturated Market

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor September 6, 2016
While street style used to be a place that made fashion more accessible, the streets have quickly become an oversaturated market of similar styles.
Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 21, 2016
It’s hard to find justification for full-body contouring makeup rituals, and the proliferation of these techniques online are especially troubling for self-esteem and self-consciousness.
The power of Instagram to create a group of followers for your blog is immense.

Get Your Style Instafamous Fast

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
We interviewed two NYU students who are on the rise of Instafame and they gave us their app secrets.
Epson Digital Couture F/W 2016

Epson Digital Couture F/W 2016

Courtney Marino and Hannah Starke, Contributing Writer February 9, 2016

A spectacle of bold collections dominated the space at Skylight 60 Tenth this past Tuesday evening. In the digital era, technology is constantly pushing boundaries, allowing...

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.
An illustration by Gill Button - one of the 31 artists commissioned by Alessandro Michele for #guccigram.

#Guccigram turns to art, not photoshop

Adryan Son, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
While the worlds of fashion and art are in constant collaboration, creative director Alessandro Michele is now adding social media to the conversation with Gucci's latest Instagram campaign.