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

Washington Square News

The advancement of technology is accelerating exponentially. The NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology was launched this week. (Staff Photo by Euan Prentis)

NYU Launches Alliance to Promote Public Interest Technology

The NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology is a group dedicated to promoting research and discussion regarding public interest technologies.
Julia Santiago, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

NYU launched a new alliance this Thursday dedicated to promoting research, discussion and collaboration in public interest technologies. Public interest technologies are tools...

An AI tool learned to predict which lesions were likely malignant (red heat map) or likely benign (green heat map), with potential to aid radiologists in the diagnosis of breast cancer. (Via NYU Langone)

Together, AI and Radiologists Could Significantly Improve Breast Cancer Detection

A new study by NYU’s Center for Data Science and NYU School of Medicine developed AI technology that could improve early detection of breast cancer.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Nan Wu grew up in a small Chinese city where it was difficult for people to get medical help. Five years ago, her mother received a false-positive for breast cancer. Now, Wu is...

Arts Issue Fall 2019

Arts Issue Fall 2019

October 17, 2019

Louise Lessél’s “The Black Queen” serves as the embodiment of the evil myths surrounding queen Barbora. It’s a digital and computer-operated actor capable of interacting with an actress, who plays queen Barbora in her battle for her reputation and honor. The darkness is represented by particles following the actress and glass screens serve as triggers for various events to move the play along. (Courtesy of Louise Lessél)

Louise Lessél Brings Metaphors Into Reality Through Programming

Artist Louise Lessél creates interactive experiences and turns the audience into participants in her latest projects, including Cosmic Harp, The Wave and The Black Queen.
Mansee Khurana and Anna-Dmitry Muratova October 16, 2019

Stern Senior Coltrane Tait is a member of the NYU baseball team and co-founder of “The Washington Square Sleep Company.” (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Don’t Sleep on Coltrane Tait

Stern senior and baseball player Coltrane Tait hits home runs and runs his own mattress-lending company.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Coltrane Tait takes classes in Stern, pulls all-nighters in Bobst and makes the usual trek to MCU Park in Brooklyn for NYU baseball games. He is also the co-founder of a start-up...

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

To quote Patrick from “Spongebob Squarepants”: we have technology! As the WSN staff will soon tell you, it’s an everyday part of our lives that ends up being more frustrating than not.

On Being Made Fun of for Owning AirPods By Sakshi Venkatraman, Editor-in-Chief I’ll just come out and say it. I own AirPods. I find it’s better to be forthright about it...

Poster for "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" one of Netflix's recent hit shows. (via Facebook)

Netflix’s Algorithm Toes the Line Between Artistry and Technology

A look into the science behind the endless entertainment we consume from the popular streaming service.
Skye Carroll, Contributing Writer February 22, 2019

Sometimes it feels like I’ve watched every good series available, and then Netflix comes out with a new original. So, how does the streaming platform churn out addictive shows...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

‘Humanity Is Controlled by Nine Companies,’ According to NYU Professor

Professor Amy Webb talks artificial intelligence and its implications for the future.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor February 4, 2019

NYU Stern School of Business Professor Amy Webb spoke at The World Economic Forum last week, arguing that the development of artificial intelligence needs to benefit everyone and...

March for Science on Apr. 14, 2018.

March Calls for a Scientific Solution

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 16, 2018
Activists and educators gathered for the second annual March for Science this weekend. President Andrew Hamilton was among the speakers.
The 'Light' Version of Cell Phones Won’t Conquer Millennials’ Hearts

The ‘Light’ Version of Cell Phones Won’t Conquer Millennials’ Hearts

Dasha Zagurskaya, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
The Light Phone won't disconnect millennials from technology and social media.
Scott Galloway speaking at a conference in Munich in late January.

Stern Professor Advocates for the Breakup of Big Tech Companies

Louise Choi, Staff Writer February 14, 2018
Leonard Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway made predictions for the technology industry at the Digital Life Design global conference last month. He has previously correctly predicted Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, among other news.
Amazon Should Call Our City Home

Amazon Should Call Our City Home

Bringing Amazon to New York would benefit the tech giant and New Yorkers alike.
Wayne Chen, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
The case for making New York Amazon's second home.