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Tide Pods, Barstool and Our Need to Go Viral

Tide Pods, Barstool and Our Need to Go Viral

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor February 12, 2018
Social media trends perpetuate dangerous behavior due to our generation's willingness to pursue extremes in order to gain online attention.
A Facebook event at Union Square in 2017 was part of a Russian misinformation campaign.

NYU Researchers Make Breakthrough in Russian Bot Detection

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor January 29, 2018
A team of NYU professors and graduate students make breakthrough in Russian bot detection. They found that, on any given day, more than half of Russian political tweets are generated by bots.
Appreciate Your Free Speech Rights on Social Media

Appreciate Your Free Speech Rights on Social Media

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer January 22, 2018
Yes, the tweet may as well be insulting and disrespectful. But should it really warrant legal penalty, and even if so, is a bad tweet really proportional to punishment in jail?
ScreenShop is a new application that lets users upload images and offers recommendations of where to buy the clothing in the uploaded photo.

ScreenShop Offers a Cure for Fashion Envy

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
There's now an app that functions as the Shazam for fashion, recognizing where you can buy clothing based on uploaded photos, but does it live up to its claim?
Exposure | How Ya Like Me Now?

Exposure | How Ya Like Me Now?

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief November 13, 2017
Double tap, scroll, double tap, scroll.
Professions in the Digital Age

Professions in the Digital Age

Molly Dolan, Social Media Editor November 13, 2017

Social media has become such an integral part of our everyday lives that it’s hard to imagine aspects of our lives without it — including our professional lives. Now, as students...

I Guess We’re All Addicted

I Guess We’re All Addicted

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor November 13, 2017

If someone asked me whether or not I’m addicted to social media, I’d say no. When I think of social media addicts, I envision a room full of people scrolling through Instagram...

Social Media, Internships and Everything In Between

Social Media, Internships and Everything In Between

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

Yes, the rumors are true: social media matters, and your employers are stalking you. Now more than ever, young applicants’ social media accounts are being scrutinized during...

The Social Media Issue

The Social Media Issue

Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan November 13, 2017
There is no denying social media has transcended the intentions of its forefathers and impacted past, present and future generations alike in unprecedented ways.

Vibe Out

Jalil Johnson, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Is it just us, or are you feeling the NYU Vibes too?

Where Do You Meme?

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 16, 2017
How do NYU students get their memes? Why do some opt for Facebook and others for Twitter? Read more to find out.
Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017
In an era of global warming, materialism, protectionism and world poverty, adolescents jumping from rooftops for the sake of a game is the ultimate sign that mankind is at loss.