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

Washington Square News

The Playroom Theatre served as the venue for the intimate panel.

When the Internet Meets Theater

Michael Landes, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
In a panel last Tuesday, Broadway bigwigs met to discuss the way forward for technology in theater.
YouTube has slowly been growing as a platform for both expression and fame, with many users reaching celebrity status in popular culture.

Does Internet Redefine Celebrity?

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
With the rate at which we watch television declining and the rise of YouTube as a place to create a celebrity career, what does that mean for our understanding of fame?
Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 20, 2016
There is a fundamental difference between reading a book and reading about a book.
Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics

Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer October 19, 2016
Ken Bone, like the U.S., slowly developed into one colossal Internet joke with endless amounts of ugly history and, oddly enough, no punch line.
Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Both people and the websites they visit must be willing to take action in the interest of online security.
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
While we may be laughing at the current state memes have placed our most important communication tool in, we can’t keep pretending that this joke is funny forever, and we definitely can’t keep ignoring when the joke goes too far.
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.

Campus-wide WiFi outage wreaks havoc among students

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 23, 2015
NYU internet went dark on Monday night with outages lasting through Tuesday morning.
NY state physician ratings site necessary

NY state physician ratings site necessary

Tess Woosley, Opinion Editor March 3, 2015
NY State physician rating website should be improved, not shut down.
AT&T payment plan further erodes privacy

AT&T payment plan further erodes privacy

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 24, 2015
AT&T's surcharge of $29 for customers who would like to opt out of targeted ads based on their browsing history is unacceptable and shows a need for federal regulation.
NYU Secrets creates community

NYU Secrets creates community

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor February 8, 2015
NYU Secrets provides an important outlet for students without worrying about political correctness.
NYU Secrets creates disharmony

NYU Secrets creates disharmony

Hannah Weverka, Contributing Writer February 8, 2015
NYU Secrets gives a platform to hateful commenters, and cannot act as the therapeutic outlet it is used as.