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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

Tisch alumni create sci-fi game

Tisch alumni create sci-fi game

Amanda Morris November 24, 2014
In a world saturated with entertainment apps vying for our attention, “Sunburn!,” a smartphone game designed by three NYU Tisch alumni, sets itself apart from other games by its unique combination of humor, outer space and action.
Journalism needs a Netflix to innovate

Journalism needs a Netflix to innovate

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist November 18, 2014
Journalism should embrace a new subscription service that allows access to multiple content providers.
Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 11, 2014
The public should not endorse Apple going unchallenged in this sector — competitors should not be denied a chance.
Literature and tech enriching when merged

Literature and tech enriching when merged

Scarlett Curtis, Staff Columnist November 10, 2014
Making the leap from paper book to e-book has been hard, but the innovations in reading technology are making electronic literature an increasingly enticing world.
 NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
NYU should be commended for allowing its study away students to access the internet without being restrained by local censorship.
Professors, students debate pulling plug on technology

Professors, students debate pulling plug on technology

Lisa Azcona November 3, 2014
The use of technology in class has been an on-going debate with students and professors, as some professors are enforcing a ban on laptops in class.
Gallatin senior Dani Grant is the founder of the Tumblr blog Hackers of New York.

Blog exposes tech gender disparities

Emily Harris, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
Hackers of NY, a Tumblr blog created by Gallatin senior Dani Grant, is dedicated to all things tech as well as redefining the term "hacker" and criticizing sexism in the field.
Purchasing food made easier with mobile app

Purchasing food made easier with mobile app

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer October 7, 2014
App allows customers to pay their bill at select New York City restaurants.

Apple keynote may give new life to Cook’s vision

WSN Editorial Board September 9, 2014
Today's keynote will mark the culmination of Tim Cook's transition from "Steve Jobs's predecessor" to CEO of Apple.
CuteCircuit Spring/Summer 2015

CuteCircuit Spring/Summer 2015

Romie Williams, Contributing Writer September 4, 2014

When designer Francesca Rosella was a child, she dreamed of owning a spectacular dress that would change colors. Years later, she brought her dream into fruition by partnering...

Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

May 1, 2014
InBloom is no longer a threat to students’ privacy, but companies such as eScholar are pouncing on inBloom’s failure.
Adam's Angle: Apple must innovate to maintain technology lead

Adam’s Angle: Apple must innovate to maintain technology lead

May 1, 2014
Apple used to lead the market trends, now it follows them.