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I’m thinking of leaving Parsons: The Stamp Podcast Episode 1

The Stamp is kind of-weekly podcast featuring different New School Free Press reporters, hosted by audio editor Katie Pruden. Illustration by Camila Giraldo

How do you balance feeling dissatisfied with your classes with your passion for the work? For the Free Press’ debut podcast, “The Stamp,” we’re kicking it off with…

Is ‘Donda 2’ worth $200?

Kanye West’s new album ‘Donda 2’ is only made available to stream on Stem Player with a subscription fee of $200. The New School Free Press reporter Rachel Potter found paying for Stem Player to stream the album to be not worth it. Caitlin Du

On Feb. 23, Ye, commonly known as Kanye West, dropped his new album, “Donda 2”— only available to stream on his newest device, the $200 Stem Player. Controversy…

Social Media Ads are Taking Over Our Lives

Image by Meg Boedeker A tourist snaps a photo of the electronic billboards in Times Square. Social media reaches to reality through advertisements and influencers scattered throughout the city.

Present day social media consists of several elements—the sharing of thoughts, connecting with friends and posting for monetary value through sponsors and ads, among many other factors. The…