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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

A hand holding a phone with the app “Notion” open. An illustration of a calendar and notes is coming out of the phone.

5 app-solutely essential apps for NYU students

It has never been easier to make the most out of New York City life with these helpful apps.
Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer March 12, 2024

Attending college in New York City is fun, but it can be difficult to manage university life while living in a big city. Between juggling Brightspace deadlines and chasing down...

Locket, which debuted on Dec. 30 of last year, is an app exclusively for iOS users that has since been well received. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Turning your home screen into your feed with the Locket app

With pictures that show up directly on the home screen from your nearest and dearest, Locket redefines intimacy and privacy.
Saige Gipson, Contributing Writer February 17, 2022

Locket, the app that went viral on TikTok in the beginning of January, now ranks among the top free apps on the Apple app store. It works by using the iOS widget feature — by...

Many NYU buildings and web services can only be accessed with multi-factor authentication, which requires a smartphone. Without one, you might be locked out.
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Locked out: a multi-factor authentication nightmare

Every aspect of college life these days hinges on my phone. Guess what happened when I lost it?
Sabrina Choudhary, Deputy Managing Editor January 28, 2022

Without fail, each spring semester, a handful of my senior friends make “last first day of school” Instagram posts. It was my turn this year — this week, actually. But while...

Staff Rants and Raves: Apple

Staff Rants and Raves: Apple

Whether you associate “apple” with the fruit or the corporation, our staff has some strong opinions.

Rants On Getting Scammed By Melanie Pineda, Editor-At-Large I remember exactly where I was when I learned my iPhone 6 was due for an upgrade. It was a warm Monday in August....

NYU students use a variety of texting techniques to express themselves.(Tatiana Perez)

The Five Main Types of Texters

What your texting style says about you.
Maria Olloqui, Contributing Writer March 26, 2019

Texting is undoubtedly the comfort zone of communication. Being able to hide behind screens plan out messages allows for crafted conversations with perfectly timed jokes and thought-out...

A Paris tram in the afternoon.

Où Est Mon Portable?! (Where’s My Phone?)

Kaity Berg, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
Had your phone stolen while abroad? Ease your worries by checking out these tips about what to do next.
A demo of individuals utilizing the ARSL app to translate spoken word into sign language and vice versa.

Students Create App To Translate Sign Language

Darcey Pittman, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
A group of Tandon students developed an Augmented Reality App that can translate sign language into readable text.
These four free apps will help to simplify your life.

Apps to Make Your Life a Breeze

Shivani Agarwal, Contributing Writer March 28, 2018
Here are some apps that will help you organize your life
Don’t Let Your Superiority Complex Decide What You Buy

Don’t Let Your Superiority Complex Decide What You Buy

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
In a day and age when people buy new gadgets for reasons other than their functions, it is important to reconsider your value system, and purchase wisely rather than impulsively.

Vibe Out

Jalil Johnson, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Is it just us, or are you feeling the NYU Vibes too?
During the summer, Dejian Zeng worked undercover in a factory in China that produces Apple products. This experience helped him build his knowledge and passion for activism.

NYU Wagner Student Works Undercover in iPhone Factory

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor April 12, 2017
A graduate student at Wagner spent six weeks last summer working undercover in a factory that creates iPhones.
On Friday morning, many NYU students were prompted to download an app that would forfeit their administrative control.

IT Mixup Temporarily Forfeits Students’ Administrative Control

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 6, 2017
Students with Android phones were asked to accept a list of privacy-invading terms and conditions when they logged into their NYU gmail account.