Kane Howard, York College

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

Kane Howard, York College

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

Kane Howard, York College

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

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Yes, you can buy this one too.

Kane Howard, York College

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.

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

After this vacation went very wrong, many have reason to fear their so-called “friends.” 

Kane Howard, York College

Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter has left thousands of users dissatisfied. But Twitter isn’t the first platform to fall from grace.

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

After its recent buyout, Elon Musk’s lack of self-esteem might put the final nail in the coffin for Twitter.

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

Just because you can post something doesn’t mean you should.

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The rise of a new Twitter trend shows the power of easily accessible media as well as the propensity of young people to overshare.

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.

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Is the smörgåsbord simply a myth?

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

One of the world’s richest men is set to acquire the massive social media platform. But not everyone is happy.

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

After the recent fiasco in Paraguay, the artist is threatening to leave the industry.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Oftentimes, the hype around a highly anticipated album is ruined when it’s leaked to the public without the artist’s consent. But recently, stars like Ariana Grande and Maisie Peters are using the practice to give them an edge and fuel more excitement for future releases.

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.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

With the rise in the platform’s popularity over the past few years since its release, perhaps it’s better to leave the heated political debates out of it.

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

News spreads faster than ever before, and it’s never been easier to gauge the public’s reaction. However, the responses to what’s happening in Ukraine range from the serious to the weird. 

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

Listen along as co-hosts Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer delve into topics from Facebook Marketplace to conspiracy theories on their new podcast.

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The famous author has been under fire yet again for her recent tweets that many perceive as transphobic.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The singer clapped back at haters who criticized her most recent outfit by questioning why society is so obsessed with how she looks.

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Their absurdist comedy might seem like a bunch of randomnesses, but it’s really a coping mechanism for a world in crisis — and it’s funny to boot.

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

To grab the attention of would-be customers, companies often try to give off the air of casual relatability — a pose that, in reality, has been carefully constructed.

Study Breaks Staff

This popular website tool has not only become a critical hub for information regarding social justice topics but also serves to promote small businesses — while perhaps altering the conception of our digital selves at the same time.

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Viral TikTok user Ben Tarrolly is one of the many social media accounts that recycle content from other creators without giving them their due credit.

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Sparking discussions about authors, tropes and book drama, PeaceLoveBooksxo’s livestream connects and provides insight into the book community and those who participate in it.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The new ‘free speech’ social media platform exposes the danger and violence of ultra-conservatism.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Social media has been a useful source for news and critical information. However, it is essential that you fact check information and ensure it is reputable.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

The use of African American Vernacular English has become increasingly popular on social media, but ultimately, it exploits Black expression.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The book is full of social media, insane baked goods and a love story you can’t help but root for.

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It’s important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Why isn’t the content creator being held to the same standards as everyone else on the platform?

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

With Election Day only being a few months away, Kanye West is extremely late in announcing his intentions to be a part of the 2020 presidential race.

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.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Twitter’s new feature can’t be used by the hard of hearing community, bringing attention to other technology that excludes people with disabilities.

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.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Twitter extends beyond news about celebrities; it’s the perfect platform for microfiction, micropoetry and other creative writing.

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

This beloved internet pastime can mess with our sense of self.

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new internet trend has people posting unflattering pictures of themselves on Instagram and leaving them up for 24 hours. How did it start and why now?

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

It’s changed the way we grieve and share condolences, but that may not always be a good thing.

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Tumblr’s toxic, overly inclusive environment might be embarrassing in hindsight, but it was a pioneer for safe spaces for LGBT+ people on the internet.

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.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The viral meme had everyone reaching for their cleaning supplies, even though science didn’t back up the internet’s wild claims.

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Is the SpaceX and Tesla entrepreneur really a visionary, or is it all modern-day myth-making?

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Digital ghost towns seem to provide more comfort than when they were at their peak.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The ever-expanding definition of the term has caused more of an uproar instead of opening a door for conversation.

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Who knew a soap opera with men in tights could have so much ignorance surrounding it?

Abby Webb, Rice University

The proliferation of quirky company Twitter accounts just goes to show that nothing is sacred when it comes to commercialism and advertising.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

After being purchased by Automattic, the parent company of popular blogging site WordPress, the iconic site may mount an unforeseen comeback.

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The famous Indian actress courted controversy for nationalistic and pro-war remarks.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

With Tumblr joining Myspace and Vine in the graveyard of social medias past, VSCO is here to take its place.

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Brevity is the heart of social media poetry.

Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College

A new, cynical trend on Twitter is shedding light on how we construct our identities.

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Getting canceled is no longer the tea, sis.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Failure is for the people.

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Nothing makes workplace harassment palatable like teriyaki sauce.

Rebecca Crosby, American University

When Cora Harrington posted the now-infamous Twitter thread, she had no idea the backlash it would cause.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

What’s even going on anymore.

Rebecca Crosby, American University

‘Be careful what you post online’ applies way more to women.

Rachel Hall, Augustana College

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the pettiest of them all?

Cameron Andersen, New York University

All it takes is a certain je ne sais quoi, and maybe Ariana Grande will want to marry you, too.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

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

Cameron Andersen, New York University

The #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown meme has gone much, much too far.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

I hope IHOb knew what they were doing with this one.

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.

Jenna Cramer, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The page approaches hot topics with genius satire.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Ambien. May cause dry mouth, nausea or uncontrollable compulsion to tweet racist drivel. Consult your doctor today

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.

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

Unfortunately, most products you saw on Twitter on April Fools Day probably aren’t real.

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

If you’ve noticed some funny business going on with your Instagram feed, you aren’t alone.

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

After an exposé detailed the black market for purchasing social media followers, scores of users have seen their Twitter followers drop.

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

It started as a joke, but then the internet, as usual, took it a step too far.

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With high political tension across the country, 2017 was a dynamic year for all minorities, in both good ways and bad.

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

In the aftermath of the Logan Paul scandal, it’s time to reflect on how angry tweeting isn’t going to help solve the issue at hand.

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

Bill Simmons continues to strike gold with his multimedia conglomerate The Ringer, but how exactly have they separated themselves from the pack?

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Yes, we’re only a week in. No, this list is not exhaustive.

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Gabby Frost’s non-profit, Buddy Project, pairs people up with the goal to improve the mental health of young people all over the world.

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Dom Hoffman, a co-founder of Vine, hints at a new version of the app, Vine 2, and people are torn between believing the hype and doubting the revival.

Megan Bender, Citrus College

Twitter’s new 280-character limit is all fun and games until the president starts to use it for his rants, insults and misuse of classified information.

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

The origin of the hashtag that sparked a social media uprising.

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Men who are willing to speak up can help the fight against sexual harassment.

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

How the ever changing genre of true crime helps society.

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

The NBC show continues to emotionally connect with its large audience through expert, authentic storytelling in its second season.

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

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.

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

Get the most out of your social media experience by following the best social activists online.

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

You better hurry though, because there’s no telling how long @BernieThoughts will be around.