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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

YouTube Eggs on Cover Song Overload

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 6, 2016
With the advent and growth of YouTube's free-for-all content, the music industry has become oversaturated with content.
After talking about the history of fashion with British Vogue, Alexa Chung has launched a new docu-series about the future of fashion.

Through the Fashion World with Alexa Chung

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Alexa Chung's second season of 'The Future of Fashion' does not disappoint.
The cast of “My Life As Morgan,” a YouTube series created by NYU senior Katherine Banos.

NYU Senior Stars in New Web Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer January 25, 2016
New web series created by NYU senior chronicles an underdog girl making her way in New York.
Finn Harries recently spoke to NYU students on the ins and outs of running his Jack’s Gap Youtube Channel.

YouTube personality Finn Harries attracts students to media event

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer November 29, 2015
The Global Media and Creative Production Club hosted a Q&A session with Finn Harries from the Jack’s Gap YouTube Channel.
Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Joelle Yu, Contributing Writer September 11, 2015
Joelle Yu writes about Nicole Arbour’s “Dear Fat People” video.
Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Digital Director September 8, 2015
The freemium model —that Spotify and YouTube have adopted– should be the future of online content.

Weekly Recap: Nov. 3-7

November 10, 2014

Links to stories: Cuomo victorious, re-elected as governor Alums remembered for polio vaccine NYU Reacts: HBO Go in dorms The Arts Issue Impressions: A talk of faith-born...

Weekly Recap: Oct. 6 to 10

October 15, 2014

Links to stories: Adventure Issue MTA to increase surveillance in subway cars [VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Street Harrassment Let's Talk: Mental Health, Sex & Drugs Lady...

Facebook drinking game necessitates individual responsibility

Facebook drinking game necessitates individual responsibility

February 19, 2014
Facebook cannot accept responsibility for its users' actions.
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ARTS ISSUE: YouTube excess creates unique form of celebrity

December 5, 2013
What started as an interesting way to share videos has become a platform for a new kind of celebrity.
YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

April 7, 2013
In an age where digital tools for production are widely available and video sharing online is easy and free, the entertainment-friendly YouTube is underused as a medium for education.
'Harlem Shake' represents cultural evolution of digital age

‘Harlem Shake’ represents cultural evolution of digital age

March 4, 2013
The popular dance meme the "Harlem Shake" has been utilized as a source of protest in the Middle East, which is not the first region to use it in the same manner.