YouTube vloggers

Illustration by Daisy Daniels of LaurDIY, host of Wild 'Til 9

‘Wild ‘Til 9’ Showcases LaurDIY Embracing Her Unfiltered Self

Lifestyle creators used to be notoriously family-friendly. How did LaurDIY break out of her PG persona in her new podcast?…

September 14, 2020

Image of productivity vlogger Hannah Elise studying on a laptop on her bed with notebooks surrounding her

Productivity Vloggers Are Lending a Sense of Direction to Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

YouTube is the first place most students go to procrastinate, but now the platform might hold the key to productivity.…

September 2, 2020

Keep on Stirring: The Mukbang Drama Pot Is Getting Hot

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Mukbang YouTubers Stephanie Soo and Nikocado Avocado square off. Who knew there would be so much controversy surrounding eating videos posted on the internet?…

January 15, 2020

Cover for Megan Thompson's article on Safiya Nygaard and her marriage

Safiya Nygaard Gets Married, Leaves Fans With Hope That True Love Does Exist

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

After a year of leaving fans with anticipation, the YouTuber and her boyfriend, Tyler Williams, finally got married on a starry, starry night.…

January 13, 2020

Millennials and Gen Zers Should Watch Tiffany Ferguson’s ‘Internet Analysis’

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Take a look at online fads and current trends with this up-and-coming YouTuber.…

October 18, 2019

Young woman shopping for clothes at a clothing store or thrift store

The 4 Thrift YouTubers Every Avid Thrifter Should Watch