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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

Danny DeVito in M&M's Super Bowl commercial. (via Facebook)

Unpopular Opinions: Super Bowl Commercials

In which the Arts Desk gives hot takes on what is the most important of the big game, anyway.

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched TV broadcasts every year, but there is more than one reason hordes of fans tune in to watch teams lose to the Patriots year after year....

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.
The eating Tide Pods meme has escalated into a viral health concern as people ingest the product as a challenge on social media platforms like YouTube.

Tide Pod Challenge Just the Latest Fad

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
The Tide Pod challenge is taking over the internet. These little detergent packs may look like candy, but eating one will result in instant regret.