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Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
Kara Alaimo used her interest in gender studies to help create sustainability goals within the United Nations, write articles for CNN Opinion and publish books.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• April 18, 2024
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Beyond NYU: From coding websites to creating wearable tech
Tandon alum Alexis Williams started out studying ones and zeros. Now, she’s a social media influencer, the creator of a viral activism platform and the founder of her own clothing brand.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• December 7, 2023
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Students caught tearing down Israeli hostage posters may face disciplinary action
Recordings and pictures of the students taking down the posters quickly circulated throughout social media, which revealed the students’ names and their information to millions.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor
• October 23, 2023
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Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
The Icelandic-Chinese artist introduced young audiences to classical jazz with her new album.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer
• September 21, 2023
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6 tips to spot celebrities in NYC
Seeing a TikToker in the park made the NYU tuition feel worth it.
Sarah Whitacre, Staff Writer
• November 17, 2022
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Opinion: Students can save Twitter
Users await the fall of Twitter under Elon Musk. But students could be the solution.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2022
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Pinterest: Style guide or worst enemy?
Personal style is personal. Pinterest style is, well, Pinterest.
Katherine Heglie, Contributing Writer
• October 5, 2022
![An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ops-Cohen-bereal-AaliyaLuthra-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
The new social media craze is an exercise in connection and memorialization.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• September 21, 2022
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How an LS first-year scored an internship with designer brand Diane von Furstenberg
An in-person visit gave first-year Cassidy Crockett the opportunity to stand out among hundreds of applicants for an internship with the high-end luxury brand.
Olivia Liu, Contributing Writer
• May 4, 2022
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Taylor Swift fans hassle NYU seniors for graduation tickets
Some Taylor Swift fans are offering hundreds of dollars for tickets to see her at NYU’s 2022 commencement ceremony.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• April 21, 2022
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Meet Skyler Bouchard, the NYU alum who took the culinary world by storm
NYC food expert and businesswoman Skyler Bouchard talks all things food and how to make it in the media industry.
Ora Sidlow, Contributing Writer
• April 21, 2022
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Opinion: Adults must prioritize the well-being and safety of children over social media’s profitability
The rise of social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok has resulted in the exploitation of children. Parents, companies, schools and the government must act to protect children from this detrimental exposure to the internet.
Sunny Sequeira, Staff Writer
• April 11, 2022
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2025
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Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025