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
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
‘Convos With My 2-Year-Old’ Is the Stuff of Baby Comedic Geniuses Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago The series will make you so confused, you’ll stop thinking and start laughing.… June 8, 2019
What’s Happening to Lia Marie Johnson? Madalyn Watson, Baylor University The meltdown of child stars is, apparently, no longer limited to the silver screen.… June 8, 2019
Crash Course, a YouTube Series, Has Students Nationwide Sighing in Relief Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University The channel features simple breakdowns of complex topics from your favorite personalities.… June 4, 2019
The 4 Best Episodes of YouTube’s ‘Kings and Generals’ Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University They don't teach these events in history class.… May 6, 2019
The 4 Best Dance Studios on YouTube and Their Secrets to Success Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh They make dance look easy.… May 3, 2019
Why Do People Like Watching Pimple-Popping Videos? Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University They’re disgusting, but the world can’t seem to get enough.… April 1, 2019
The 3 Best REACT Videos on YouTube Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio Watching videos of other people watching videos is so much more entertaining than it sounds.… March 30, 2019
Consuming Monstrous Sea Creatures Is Apparently the Newest Mukbang Niche Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University 'Lost in the sauce' has taken on a whole new meaning.… March 26, 2019
Can 36 Questions Make You Fall in Love with a Stranger? Rishi Patel, University of Iowa A new YouTube series thinks it's worth trying out.… February 21, 2019
The 4 Most Hilarious Cut Videos on YouTube Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio Be prepared to pause while you try and stop laughing.… February 2, 2019
This Year’s ‘YouTube Rewind’ Is a Testament to the Platform’s Growing Commercialism Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island The new Rewind video is record-breaking, and not in a good way.… December 20, 2018
Season 2 of ‘The Real Bros of Simi Valley’ Is Back and Chiller Than Ever Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh The move to Facebook Watch has proven to be, like, a totally dope move for the hilarious series.… December 16, 2018
YouTube Kids Is Nowhere Near as Innocent As It Seems Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis YouTube has had serious trouble keeping their adolescent content family-friendly.… November 16, 2018
5 of Your Favorite YouTubers Taking on the Podcast World Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara Some of the most popular video makers are switching platforms.… October 31, 2018
From Viral Food Critic to Ellentube Creator, Meet ‘Kalen Reacts’ Alex Futo, Otterbein University Ellen DeGeneres’ has called Kalen 'The best new thing on the Internet.'… September 16, 2018
Jeffree Star Stans Dug Up Some Filthy Receipts to Expose His Critics Cameron Andersen, New York University Star is no angel, but his hypocritical (and blatantly racist) haters are no better.… August 30, 2018
It’s Time for YouTube to Start Promoting Shane Dawson’s Content Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego Face it: Shane is one of the best things to ever happen to YouTube.… August 12, 2018
For Biting Movie and TV Analysis, Look No Further Than These 5 YouTube Channels Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham What's better than watching other people watch and critique movies?… July 20, 2018
The Problem With YouTubers Criticizing Other YouTubers Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College Internet beef between YouTubers isn't entertaining — it's weird, it's lazy and it should stop.… July 8, 2018
The Skin Deep’s ‘THE AND’ Is a Look at Human Relationships at Their Rawest Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University The show explores the private conversations that occur in every intimate relationship.… July 6, 2018
The 10 Creepiest Videos on YouTube Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College Honestly don't even watch these.… July 6, 2018
3 Reasons Why ‘Hot Ones’ Is the Realest (and Most Sadistic) Show on YouTube Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University Chicken wings have finally found their true calling.… July 4, 2018
5 Reasons Why Jaclyn Hill Is an Influence Inside and Outside the Beauty World Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University There's more to Hill than first meets the smoky eye.… June 25, 2018
The Genius of YouTuber Jenny Lorenzo and Her Cuban-American Character, Abuela Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University The character is almost as rich as her platanos y croquetas.… June 20, 2018
YouTube Beauty Guru Loey Lane Is an Icon for Plus-Sized Body Positivity Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University Lane asks a simple question with a complicated answer: Why do we bully plus-sized women?… June 19, 2018
‘Middle Ground’ Is a Blueprint for Having Contentious Discussions Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham The YouTube series pits ideological opposites against each other, but the debates are tame, even respectful.… June 18, 2018
YouTubers Liza Koshy and David Dobrik Have Broken Up, but Maturely Katie Sheets, University of Vermont After two years of dating, one of the top comedic YouTube couples has decided to call it quits.… June 7, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Sensation Trisha Paytas Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute From emotional breakdowns to proclaiming herself as a chicken nugget, YouTube queen Trisha Paytas is one of the most iconic YouTubers of all time.… June 4, 2018
As YouTube Prank Videos Grow in Popularity, the Stupidity Arms Race Quickens Katie Sheets, University of Vermont Some creators will do anything for views.… June 4, 2018
YouTube’s Grav3yardgirl Is Changing Her Point of View Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland After admitting her channel is dying, YouTuber Bunny Meyer is ready to come back.… May 29, 2018