By Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The website and app have gained a reputation for selling counterfeit and not-quite-as-advertised items, but that’s not what the company was originally all about.

By Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

People might think that they have a clear idea of what these festive towns look like — but do they know that they can make them practically any theme they want?

By Joy Young, Chapman University

By Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Amazon Prime Video’s new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.’

By Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The company’s most recent attempt at adorably disguised security is nothing more than a data-collecting, privacy-violating, flaw-filled toy robot.

By Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Two multibillionaires have recently traveled tens of miles from the Earth’s surface. The rest of the world is still waiting for a reason to care.

By Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

In recent years, the platform has seemingly chosen to reward books with a lot of hype instead of judging solely by quality.

By Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Should you spend the money on a long-term subscription or stick to those free trials?

By Giana Gayles, Stanford University

What do the next 10 years hold?

By Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Society once yielded to the wealth and influence of families like the Rockefellers, Kochs, Du Ponts and Vanderbilts, but the American aristocracy of yesterday are mere glittery relics compared to the powerhouse companies of today.

By Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

Watching episodes of your favorite show back to back is changing the television landscape; it might be harming your enjoyment too.

By Abby Webb, Rice University

Her skyrocket to stardom, ‘Fleabag,’ may be over, but the actress/writer/producer is only shining brighter.

By Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Do yourself a favor and save a few bucks with these student discounts.

By Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

College ain’t cheap.

By Daniel Reed

Would you have done your holiday shopping with a company called Cadabra?

By Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Online shopping will never live up to the overwhelming ecstasy of the Toys R Us experience.

By Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Grocery shopping in just a few clicks.

By Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The actor, producer and director is remaking his image from office prankster to CIA spy.

By Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

In the site’s defense, they wouldn’t sell it if no one was buying it.

By Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

If Amazon is smart, they’ll read this article and avoid producing another ‘Hobbit’-like disaster.

By Karena Landler, Georgetown University

It won’t be long till Amazon owns the government anyway.

By Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

A surge in technological capability is fueling an aggressive contest for your money.

By Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

President Trump believes Amazon is at fault.

By Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

Several companies have posted about cutting ties with the NRA after the Marjory Stoneman Douglass shooting, and Amazon and Apple haven’t said anything.

By Alex Johnson, New York University

The firing follows Netflix’s dismissal of Kevin Spacey, showing that networks are becoming quicker to sever ties with anyone accused of sexual harassment.

By Isabelle Mencia, University of Florida

Amazon Go launched its first store in Seattle, which left many people both hopeful and worrisome about the future of the cashier-less shopping concept.

By Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Two recently awarded patents have brought Amazon closer to tracking their employees’ movements, news that bodes ill for break-takers and time-killers everywhere.

By Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

The trio of business magnates have joined forces to create a health care plan for their employees, a move that promises to disrupt traditional health care providers.

By Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Amazon’s e-book reading program lets Kindle readers browse over a million titles for only $9.99/month, but is the service right for you?

By Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Stanford junior Madeline Lisaius’ research combines language, forests and culture as she explores remote areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

By Alida Siebken, Radford University

Of all the industries that Amazon has eaten, grocery shopping may prove the toughest to swallow.

By Christina Vazquez, University of Central Florida 

With the arrival of the web retailer’s on-campus locations, the company is taking another giant step in disrupting traditional commerce.

By Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

The web retailer, which has significantly disrupted the tech, clothing and grocery industries, now has its eyes set on film and television.

By Jessica Stowe, University of Texas at San Antonio

Just how much is free shipping worth?