By Lindsay McKenzie. Islands app gains traction as it expands base of colleges. Its founder says he learned from the controversial (and defunct) Yik Yak, but the new app gives users ability to post anonymously -- a trait many believe was at the root of why Yik Yak caused so many problems on campuses. More...
Barnes & Noble Teams With Target Against Amazon
By Lindsay McKenzie. Target has announced a partnership with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, which will see products from Target's "college essentials" line promoted to Barnes & Noble campus bookstore customers across the country. The move is widely reported as a response to stiff competition for student dollars from online retailer Amazon. More...