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

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

Washington Square News

What Defines a Meme?

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2017
How do NYU students define the term "meme"? Read on to find out what they have to say.
Fashion designer brands are beginning to incorporate meme advertising to appeal to millennials. Gucci, for example, worked with Instagram meme creators to create meme advertisements.

Memes for Millennials: Now on Sale!

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
Gucci's recent ad campaign for men's watches used an unorthodox approach by turning ads into memes, so we tried it out, too.
The death of Vine brings tears to many, from users to audience members alike.

Even Though It’s Ending, We Won’t Stop Doing It For the Vine

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
Vine may be dead, but its greatest gems will live on in eternal six-second loops.
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.
Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
To vote for your own interests shouldn’t automatically make you an awful person, even if that puts you with Trump.