Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

To the dismay of some musicians, recording companies are increasingly demanding that they regularly post on the platform to boost sales.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

After a journalist tweeted that the English singer would be joining the MCU just hours after the latest installment’s world premiere, many discussed whether or not he should have done so.

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Fans of Korean idols and idol groups are organizing around the world to crash alt-right Twitter hashtags and boost black activism on YouTube.

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Before the digital age, the experience of being a fan vastly differed from how it is today. Then came along stan Twitter.