It turns out there is a lot more to it than posing for pictures and copy-and-pasting captions.
Liam Jackson, Michigan State University
Even as the world turns to online information as a guide, smaller journalism has something more to offer.
Even as the world turns to online information as a guide, smaller journalism has something more to offer.
After invasive ads became popular, so did ad-blocking services.
Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University
The app is premised on transparency, which appears to be a common theme among other platforms as of late.
The app is premised on transparency, which appears to be a common theme among other platforms as of late.
Nora Weiss, George Washington University
Social platforms capitalize on mindless scrolling and instant gratification — yet, such behaviors come with bad implications for our brains.
Social platforms capitalize on mindless scrolling and instant gratification — yet, such behaviors come with bad implications for our brains.
Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus
It’s never too late to put all the time you spend on Instagram and Twitter to good use. Here are some strategies to set the foundation for your future.
It’s never too late to put all the time you spend on Instagram and Twitter to good use. Here are some strategies to set the foundation for your future.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
A third version of the 2009 Facebook game was released in November, and players were unsurprisingly unimpressed with the results.
A third version of the 2009 Facebook game was released in November, and players were unsurprisingly unimpressed with the results.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
To cope with sloppy work and disruptive comments, school employees have turned to enjoying TikTok and Facebook videos that poke a bit of fun at their jobs.
To cope with sloppy work and disruptive comments, school employees have turned to enjoying TikTok and Facebook videos that poke a bit of fun at their jobs.
Megan Heenan, Nevada State College
Cybercrime rates have exploded since the onset of the pandemic, encompassing everything from identity fraud to even some of the most classic of crimes.
Cybercrime rates have exploded since the onset of the pandemic, encompassing everything from identity fraud to even some of the most classic of crimes.
Megan Heenan, Nevada State College
In the hopes of recovering some of its teenage users after a recent drop in numbers, the platform is developing a new app geared toward a younger audience.
In the hopes of recovering some of its teenage users after a recent drop in numbers, the platform is developing a new app geared toward a younger audience.
Noir Galvin, Arcadia University
What happens when we can’t use our favorite social media apps?
What happens when we can’t use our favorite social media apps?
Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University
The addictive world of social media is filled with toxicity and risks and is a place hardly suitable for young, impressionable children.
The addictive world of social media is filled with toxicity and risks and is a place hardly suitable for young, impressionable children.
Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University
The YouTube and Facebook creator took time out from his regular content production to promote awareness — and raise donations — for children struggling with the disease.
The YouTube and Facebook creator took time out from his regular content production to promote awareness — and raise donations — for children struggling with the disease.
Beth Nipper, University of Iowa
The platform and its parent company, Facebook, have come under fire after users reported the removal of posts regarding hot-button issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID-19 misinformation.
The platform and its parent company, Facebook, have come under fire after users reported the removal of posts regarding hot-button issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID-19 misinformation.
Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University
After Logan Green visited Africa and found the inspiration to form Zimride, he and John Zimmer were able to go on and create one of the most successful rideshare services available today.
After Logan Green visited Africa and found the inspiration to form Zimride, he and John Zimmer were able to go on and create one of the most successful rideshare services available today.
Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh
As the usage of older apps is outpaced by that of their newer counterparts, young social media users are trying to forgo coveted aesthetics in favor of bringing about change.
As the usage of older apps is outpaced by that of their newer counterparts, young social media users are trying to forgo coveted aesthetics in favor of bringing about change.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
The new ‘free speech’ social media platform exposes the danger and violence of ultra-conservatism.
The new ‘free speech’ social media platform exposes the danger and violence of ultra-conservatism.
Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College
As people scroll through Instagram and Twitter during lockdown, they are forced to confront images from injustices around the world.
As people scroll through Instagram and Twitter during lockdown, they are forced to confront images from injustices around the world.
Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College
It’s become an integral part of our lives, affecting the way we feel about ourselves — and possibly causing some financial drawbacks as well.
It’s become an integral part of our lives, affecting the way we feel about ourselves — and possibly causing some financial drawbacks as well.
Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University
It’s changed the way we grieve and share condolences, but that may not always be a good thing.
It’s changed the way we grieve and share condolences, but that may not always be a good thing.
Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio
You have all the information you could ever want at your fingertips. It’s easy to become obsessed with so much power.
You have all the information you could ever want at your fingertips. It’s easy to become obsessed with so much power.
Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University
These products aren’t as harmless as influencers make them seem.
These products aren’t as harmless as influencers make them seem.
Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University
Digital ghost towns seem to provide more comfort than when they were at their peak.
Digital ghost towns seem to provide more comfort than when they were at their peak.
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.
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.
Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina
What are the implications of the inner workings and impact of digital media on the current digital landscape?
What are the implications of the inner workings and impact of digital media on the current digital landscape?
Would you have done your holiday shopping with a company called Cadabra?
Would you have done your holiday shopping with a company called Cadabra?
Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College
Answers are mixed, but there are certainly more no’s than there were a few years ago.
Answers are mixed, but there are certainly more no’s than there were a few years ago.
Sierra Zareck, Haverford College
The lack of support for the Asian nation is just another example of the Western world’s disregard for non-white countries.
The lack of support for the Asian nation is just another example of the Western world’s disregard for non-white countries.
Rebecca Crosby, American University
See a scarf you like? Facebook wants you to be able to try it on without leaving your chair.
See a scarf you like? Facebook wants you to be able to try it on without leaving your chair.
Cameron Andersen, New York University
The satirical site let loose on a Twitter tirade against Facebook that was equal parts funny and disturbing.
The satirical site let loose on a Twitter tirade against Facebook that was equal parts funny and disturbing.
Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University
The Facebook web series, ‘Five Points,’ explores common controversies with a potentially revolutionary platform.
The Facebook web series, ‘Five Points,’ explores common controversies with a potentially revolutionary platform.
Ryan Secard, College of Wooster
Facebook and Twitter dominate today’s social media landscape, but with bad press popping up left and right, it might not stay that way forever.
Facebook and Twitter dominate today’s social media landscape, but with bad press popping up left and right, it might not stay that way forever.
Alexis Rogers, Temple University
Facebook will remove this section after complaints surrounding fake news and restriction of conservative content.
Facebook will remove this section after complaints surrounding fake news and restriction of conservative content.
Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria
The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.
The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.
Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland
With billions of users and terabytes of collected information on them, Facebook stands poised to turn the world of dating apps upside down.
With billions of users and terabytes of collected information on them, Facebook stands poised to turn the world of dating apps upside down.
Shashank Rao, University of Michigan
Facebook and other such social media have been hailed as powerful tools for community building, but what are their limitations?
Facebook and other such social media have been hailed as powerful tools for community building, but what are their limitations?
Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University
Millions of people are set to receive messages in the coming days.
Millions of people are set to receive messages in the coming days.
Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria
After years of dodging requests to appear before Congress, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will finally answer their questions this week.
After years of dodging requests to appear before Congress, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will finally answer their questions this week.
Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University
Data violation reacts only.
Data violation reacts only.
Social media culture blurs ethical lines between what is self-sacrificing and what is self-serving.
Social media culture blurs ethical lines between what is self-sacrificing and what is self-serving.
Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University
The social media platform you loved in middle school isn’t what it used to be.
The social media platform you loved in middle school isn’t what it used to be.
Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University
After discovering the breach two years ago, Facebook first moved to sue the news outlets intent on reporting it. Now, Zuckerberg is changing his tune.
After discovering the breach two years ago, Facebook first moved to sue the news outlets intent on reporting it. Now, Zuckerberg is changing his tune.
Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut
In an effort to improve the site, the new Facebook changes are designed to increase user-to-user interaction and reduce the creepy feeling of being spied on.
In an effort to improve the site, the new Facebook changes are designed to increase user-to-user interaction and reduce the creepy feeling of being spied on.
Devin Hendricks, Woodbury University
You probably do some of these without even realizing it.
You probably do some of these without even realizing it.
Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College
Australian journalists have discovered that the site is targeting depressed users to place ads more efficiently.
Australian journalists have discovered that the site is targeting depressed users to place ads more efficiently.
Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona
You should be using Facebook and Twitter to spread information, not verdicts.
You should be using Facebook and Twitter to spread information, not verdicts.
Jasmin Suknanan, Stony Brook University
If you have trouble just keeping up with homework, this probably isn’t the article for you.
If you have trouble just keeping up with homework, this probably isn’t the article for you.
The move from Farmville to ‘The Denver Guardian’ was put in place through the calculated actions of, well, you.
The move from Farmville to ‘The Denver Guardian’ was put in place through the calculated actions of, well, you.
Facebook shouldn’t solely be about the positive engagements and happy, staged moments; it should be a balanced platform for both the ups and downs.
Facebook shouldn’t solely be about the positive engagements and happy, staged moments; it should be a balanced platform for both the ups and downs.
Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University
You’re not #blessed, you’re just bragging.
You’re not #blessed, you’re just bragging.
Say goodbye to embarrassing pictures and hello to jobs, cash and the unlimited validation of the skills and endorsements section.
Say goodbye to embarrassing pictures and hello to jobs, cash and the unlimited validation of the skills and endorsements section.
Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California
I love you all, but please, please start fact-checking all of the bogus political articles you share on Facebook.
I love you all, but please, please start fact-checking all of the bogus political articles you share on Facebook.
Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
After the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, I began to notice a racist trend in my Facebook newsfeed.
After the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, I began to notice a racist trend in my Facebook newsfeed.
August Wright, College of Charleston
Seriously, you’re better off without it.
Seriously, you’re better off without it.
Bri Griffith, Carlow University
An analysis of the millennial’s most vexing dilemma.
An analysis of the millennial’s most vexing dilemma.