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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

YikYak allows users to post anonymous “Yaks” that others nearby can view on the app, but Professor Keith Ross found a way to strip away the anonymity.

Yik Yak Could Lose Anonymity

Faith Gates, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
A team of NYU professors discovered how to find the exact location of Yik Yak users.
A film saturated with NYU alums, “Viral Beauty” takes a look at what fame means in the digital age.

‘Viral,’ a Collection of NYU Talent

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
NYU alums Casey Killoran and David Tyson Lam paired talents to create the stunningly relevant "Viral Beauty," a portrait of fame in the age of social media.
A real life example of someone’s Finsta Vs their Real Insta.

Finsta Popularity Rises As Instagrammers Seek Honest Social Media

Halle Gold, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Finstas are private Instagram accounts that allow users more liberty to express themselves than their regular Instagrams do.
Even with a 140 character limit, Twitter serves as a great platform for bloggers to make an impression.

Four Fashionable Follows For Your Twitter

Bryna Jeffries, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
With over 300 million active users on Twitter it's hard to know who to follow. When it comes to fashion industry influencers, we've got you covered.
In comparison to other social media platforms, college students tend to have a more professional tone while using Facebook.

Is Facebook Becoming Less Personal?

Megan Kasselberg, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Facebook was initially a too for connecting with peers on a college campus. We took a look at how NYU students are using the social media platform today.
Tinder Social? Not Social at All

Tinder Social? Not Social at All

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor September 19, 2016
When you create your own social group and preselect the other group that you’re meeting, it gets rid of the spontaneity in talking to new people.
Resisting the urge to mindlessly check social media, sometimes it's best to unplug.

I Tried… Not Going on Social Media for a Week

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
All of us are a little addicted to our social media. See what happens when our writer gives up Instagram and Snapchat for a week!
Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing S/S 2017

Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing S/S 2017

Sophie Fay Shaw, Violet Vision Editor September 9, 2016

The Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing Spring/Summer 2017 presentation and runway show titled "Fashion in Bytes" displayed the close relationship between technology and fashion....

The Spirit Issue

The Spirit Issue

September 6, 2016
Why is NYU lacking in so much school pride?
Does Going Social @NYU Matter?

Does Going Social @NYU Matter?

Thomas Devlin, Editor-at-Large September 6, 2016

With #NYUMoveIn and #NYUWelcomeWeek in the books, #NYU2020 is here and ready to rep some #VioletPride. All they have to do now is follow @nyuniversity on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,...

Facebook’s News Algorithms Lack Human Touch

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor September 6, 2016
Facebook has an obligation to provide editorial oversight if it wants to be considered a legitimate news aggregator.

Social Media Shares #Theater Experience

Neha Ramani, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
News surrounding the musical "Hamilton" went viral thanks to their social media campaigns as well other social media attention.