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API Changes and Reddit Protests: the Future of Social Media

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Reddit's volunteer-supported structure relies on its users, but the application's latest updates prioritize ad revenue over accessibility, leading to disastrous consequences.…

August 31, 2023

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

In an article about Subway Surfers Tiktok videos, the game plays on a phone with a chalkboard full of math sequences in front of it.

Is Subway Surfers a New Method of Storytelling?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

What does the rise of 'sludge content' on TikTok say about viewers' attention spans?…

June 12, 2023

Illustration of a phone on fire, representing 'hot takes.'

When ‘Hot Takes’ Go Cold

Kane Howard, York College

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but what happens when that opinion is misinformed?…

February 28, 2023

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Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health

Kane Howard, York College

As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.…

February 22, 2023

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Unpacking #Swedengate: How One Tweet Unraveled a Nation’s Reputation

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Is the smörgåsbord simply a myth?…

June 17, 2022

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The Reddit Antiwork Movement Wants To End Work as We Know It

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

While the online community isn't about just being 'lazy,' there are some questions as to the feasibility of its vision.…

January 27, 2022

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Why We Gatekeep Niche Music

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Someone new discovering old favorites doesn't always water them down.…

September 9, 2021

Image of Tobey Maguire dancing as evil Peter Parker in Spider Man 3, In an article about campy 2000s blockbusters

Campy Blockbusters From the 2000s Are Making a Comeback

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

After years of watching Marvel and 'Star Wars' churn out the same formulas, bored moviegoers are now turning back to initially panned films like 'Spider-Man 3.'…

September 23, 2020

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Are College Students Addicted to Social Media Use?

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.…

March 6, 2020

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5 Tips for Using Reddit More Effectively

Daniel Reed

Feel intimidated by the huge social media platform? Don't be. Here are some hints and tricks for the newbie and veteran alike.…

December 17, 2019

Reddit Secret Santa

Reddit Secret Santa Is All About Giving Joy

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

This one is way bigger than the one at your job.…

December 12, 2019

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Do We Really Believe That Reddit Is the Front Page of the Internet?

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

Once part of the online 'Wild West,' the social media giant is now less concerned with open conversation and more concerned with ad dollars. …

November 17, 2019

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A Farewell to Cringe Culture

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Toxic online laughter isn’t much of a joke.…

September 30, 2019

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A Web of Terror: 5 Terrifying Tales from the Internet

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Are they real or are they fiction?…

July 21, 2019

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Reddit Asks, ‘How Would You Rob a Store?’ and Other Pressing Questions

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Looking for something wonderfully wacky to read? Check out the WritingPrompts subreddit.…

June 23, 2019

Users of #ThotAudit have been reporting sex workers to the IRS, claiming that sex work "isn't real work." (Image via The Clover Chronicle.)

#ThotAuditing Snapchat Sex Workers Is the Newest Iteration of Internet Misogyny

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

What won't trolls ruin?…

December 7, 2018

Welcome to HaveWeMet, the Subreddit Where Everyone Pretends to Know Each Other

Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

It might be the last pure place on the internet, so be careful not to break it.…

August 31, 2018

10 Things Redditors Constantly Do

Christian Nelson, Eastern Michigan University

And if you were one, you'd do them too.…

August 26, 2018

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Why You Should Be Participating in Reddit’s Gift Exchange, RedditGifts

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The event is the world's largest gift exchange, and lists Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Bill Gates as avid participants.…

August 17, 2018

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15 Mind-Blowing ‘Shower Thoughts’ Posts the Internet Has to Offer

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Within the strange world of Reddit, these little things called shower thoughts are rocking the worlds of countless people online.…

May 22, 2018

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Unpopular Opinions that Will Get You in Trouble on the Internet and IRL

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The Internet is your free space, but beware of voicing certain opinions if you're not looking to pick a fight.…

April 27, 2018