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A yellow boy stares down a pipeline with an innocent smile on his face, eager to explore; the pipeline looks old, and grey, and rusty, the phrase "alt-right" looking almost scratched into the metal. The sun looks down with a concerned face from a clear blue sky, as white clouds give way to a dark storm front.

Alt-Right Algorithms

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Despite the decrease in popularity of the original alt-right YouTube influencers, the alt-right pipeline is still alive and thriving.…

May 28, 2024

Interactions Between Audiences and Creators Heated in Watcher Situation

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

In some rather recent and radical YouTube drama, fans’ backlash pushes back on YouTube channel Watcher’s decision to go rogue.…

May 20, 2024

A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

A young man with a blue shirt and orange hair stares, nay, is transfixed by smartphone. His eyes swirl in a whirling pool of red and yellow, drool crawling down his chin as the phone's light shines brightly in his face, contrasting against the dark purple background.

Doom-Scrolling Dooms Media as We Know it

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Doom-scrolling is doing more than just ruining our attention spans: it is transforming news and media as an enterprise.…

April 21, 2024

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Ruby Franke, 8 Passengers and Perilous Family Vlogging

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

What started as a fun and parasocial trend now falls to the hands of the legal system.…

April 12, 2024

A woman with brown skin, dark hair and a pink headband stands in front of a grey wall, with A-shaped markings in it. She's smiling into a camera stand from which the silhouette of an iPhone can be seen; the ring of the stand glows yellow, presumably casting light on her as the phone's camera captures her in shot.

Why Content Creators like xoxo, Akouto are Necessary Online

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Akouto Von brings a new perspective to YouTube content, offering a sense of vulnerability not often found in newer creators.…

April 10, 2024

Worthikids, Louie Zong and the YouTube Renaissance Man

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

The internet age has given rise to a new type of multi-hyphenate independent artist, like Worthikids and Louie Zong.…

March 11, 2024

Are Skincare Routines Overrated?

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

Taking a dive into the history and controversy of what to put on your face.…

December 29, 2023

The Brittany Broski Effect: Goofy and Endearing

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

The influencer is more than a YouTube and TikTok personality. She continues to say what her audience is thinking… in a funnier and more insightful way.…

November 24, 2023

Yellow, blue, pink, and green hues splattered against a white canvas.

Rejuvenation And Restoration: The Healing Power Of Art

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

Simple and frequent creativity can make a positive impact in a student’s life…

September 3, 2023

Follow Us Who is Chloe Ting? In the fitness community, tensions have been on the rise, particularly in the aftermath of the emergence of Chloe Ting, a creator of at-home workout content. With the pandemic…

August 30, 2023

Lost in the Algorithmic Loop: The Illusion of Choice on Social Media

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

Are our favorite platforms deciding our interests for us?…

August 22, 2023

In this article about apology videos, an apologetic-looking woman strums a ukulele while perched in front of a dark background.

Apology Videos as Entertainment

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Controversial creators converting catastrophe into currency.…

August 13, 2023

In an article about Joji, an image of his former "Pink Guy" persona on a lighter pink background.

Filthy Frank: the Pink Skeleton in Joji’s Closet

Ava Coates, Emory University

The famous "Glimpse of Us" singer was once a controversial YouTube comedian. How did he go from offensive satire to popular lo-fi music?…

July 31, 2023

In an article about soft launching your significant other on social media, a woman kisses a genderless human outline with a question mark in it.

The Art of Soft Launching Your Significant Other

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Not all relationships need to be secret, but they can be kept private.…

July 6, 2023

Revisiting MrBeast’s ‘Curing Blindness’ Video

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Now that the dust has settled, it’s easier to evaluate the ethics of this viral video.…

April 1, 2023

In an article about video essays, a person lies on their bed with an open laptop.

The Growing Popularity of Video Essays

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.…

March 13, 2023

Is YouTube Dying?

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?…

December 26, 2022

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‘Hazbin Hotel’ Is Worth the Wait

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Though 3 years have passed since the pilot episode dropped, fans continue to anticipate the release of the series — and for good reason.…

November 7, 2022

Jack Stauber posing with his album Pop Food

Jack Stauber: The Man Whose Art Went Viral

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

The artist's music has enjoyed a recent spurt of TikTok fame, but exactly what kind of music does he make? And why should we be interested?…

November 1, 2022

The Try Guys Try an Extramarital Affair

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

The lovable comedy group lost one of its four members, Ned Fulmer, after it was revealed that he had an affair with one of their employees.…

October 15, 2022

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Family Vloggers Must Be Stopped

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Influencers hold nothing sacred. Their children are just another product to be sacrificed to the content mill.…

September 14, 2022

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Inside Andrew Tate’s Empire and His Audience of Young Men

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

He succeeded at captivating a fringe group of wannabe alpha-males — the question is, how?…

August 31, 2022

TED Talks Are Changing the Future of Online Education

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Virtual learning is wildly unpopular, but one platform serves as a shining example of online education done right.…

August 8, 2022

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The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Podcasts can be a fun, new way to express yourself online, but there are some who are taking it to the extreme.…

May 23, 2022

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Deep Dive Content Is Dominating YouTube

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Starting off with short clips, the platform shifted toward lengthier videos — some multiple hours long — that aim to provide all the information on a topic.…

April 13, 2022

Where in the World is Joana Ceddia? Beloved YouTuber Deletes Channel

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The Canadian online personality rose to stardom in 2018 for her relatable, endearingly dorky Youtube videos. But in 2021, she disappeared from the internet without a trace, making her fans nervously question her whereabouts.…

April 7, 2022

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Jaiden Animations Comes Out as ‘Aro-Ace’ and Why That’s a Huge Deal

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The YouTuber announced that she is asexual aromantic, which will hopefully spread awareness of lesser-known orientations.…

April 7, 2022

Donald Trump Attempts To Spread Misinformation on the Full Send Podcast

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

YouTube banned the Nelk Boys' interview with the former president for dishonest comments about the Ukraine-Russia war and the 2020 election.…

March 26, 2022

An illustration of Emma Chamberlain and a low battery sign.

Emma Chamberlain’s Hiatus From YouTube Illustrates the Reality of Burnout

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

After years of regularly posting, the content creator reveals the truth about why she hasn’t been as active on the platform.…

March 18, 2022

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‘Violating Community Guidelines’ Is the Perfect Podcast for Extremely Online People

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.…

March 9, 2022

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‘Casual Instagram’ Seems More Authentic, but It’s Just as Curated as Before

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

While the new wave of posts from influencers looks a lot different from the carefully posed photos that defined an earlier generation of users, they aren't any less deliberate.…

March 2, 2022

How Michelle Phan Made Her Big Comeback

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

While many of her fans thought she had left social media for good, they were delighted when the beauty YouTuber returned to the platform in 2019.…

February 23, 2022

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