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In an article about Threads, a phone screen stands out against a black background, with an Instagram notification and loops of white text on a black background, repeating the words "Threads" and "say more."

Threads Threatens Turbulent Times for Twitter

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

With Reddit and Twitter on the decline, Threads offers a promising alternative in the form of the fediverse.…

July 31, 2023

People talking in a group, demonstrating social skills.

Is Social Media Bad For Our Social Skills?

Kane Howard, York College

Are online interactions any less important than in-person ones?…

February 22, 2023

In an article about social media and small businesses, a chalkboard in a shop window reads 'Thank you for shopping local.'

How Social Media Is Helping Small Businesses Thrive

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

Marketing can be tricky for small-scale operations, but these networks are making it easier than ever before.…

February 9, 2023

Apparently, The Onion Hates Facebook Just As Much As Everyone Else Does

Cameron Andersen, New York University

The satirical site let loose on a Twitter tirade against Facebook that was equal parts funny and disturbing.…

June 18, 2018

Does ‘Five Points’ Earn Five Stars?

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

The Facebook web series, 'Five Points,' explores common controversies with a potentially revolutionary platform.…

June 16, 2018

4 Upsides (and the Big Downside) of Alternative Social Media

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.…

June 11, 2018

The Death of the Trending Topics Section

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Facebook will remove this section after complaints surrounding fake news and restriction of conservative content.…

June 4, 2018

Chris Wylie’s Testimony Was an Eye-Opener and a Wake Up Call

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

The less attended and publicized hearing provided disturbing insights into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and free speech.…

May 30, 2018

Tinder Who? Facebook Announces New Dating Website

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.…

May 4, 2018

The Great Facebook Debacle and the Illusion of Accountability

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?…

May 2, 2018

Facebook Has Begun Notifying Users Whose Data Was Compromised

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

Millions of people are set to receive messages in the coming days.…

April 11, 2018

Artful Dodger, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, to Testify on Capitol Hill

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.…

April 9, 2018

In Updated Report, Facebook Admits Their Breach Has Affected 87 Million Users

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Data violation reacts only.…

April 6, 2018

How Selfless Is That Birthday Insta, Becky?

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

Social media culture blurs ethical lines between what is self-sacrificing and what is self-serving.…

April 4, 2018

Why #DeleteFacebook Was Trending on Twitter

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

The social media platform you loved in middle school isn't what it used to be.…

March 29, 2018

Zuckerberg’s Apology Leaves Many Facebook Users Wary

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.…

March 26, 2018

The New Facebook Changes Will Take You Back to Simpler Times

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.…

January 21, 2018