By Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

Living on the road requires a much bigger financial and time commitment than most YouTube and Instagram stars are willing to let on.

By Study Breaks Staff

The social media platform will introduce Post+ to its users as a way to generate earnings for creators. But not everyone is happy about it.

By Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

As generations go on, young people act older and older — a phenomenon known as ‘Kids Getting Older Younger.’ Today, influencers dictate this ongoing process.

By Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Social media influencers and members of the public alike are benefitting from the way in which this Beijing-based app allows for dissipating and receiving information.

By Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Sponsored content on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat are becoming more and more prevalent. At the very least, the process of posting paid promotions needs to be more transparent.

By Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

The Hawaiian influencer released her new cookbook, which promotes eating more fruits and vegetables to alleviate what ails you.

By Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Are we actually witnessing this controversial social media influencer’s changed self, and will she have an internet redemption?

By Juliana Fujii, Biola University

When creating content, some stars see disobeying government mandates as a small price to pay, proving not all influencers should be considered role models.

By Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

By 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.

By Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.

By Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

These women are making the world a more inclusive and accessible place, one post at a time.

By Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

He has received support from fellow TikTok creators for making light of the leak. Meanwhile, female celebs are on the defensive.

By Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

These products aren’t as harmless as influencers make them seem.

By Kristin Auld, St John’s University

From scrunchies, friendship bracelets and everything in between.

By Lauren Do, Davidson College

You might not want to throw out those college degrees just yet.

By Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

You wouldn’t laugh when your friend is cheated on in real life, so why would you laugh when it happens on screen?