‘Pop the Balloon of Find Love’ evolves speed dating concept
By Leanne Abel | Sep. 3What is this new balloon-themed dating show about?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Podcasting empowers voices but oversaturates media
By Nyla Gilbert | Sep. 3The newest communication trend is empowering voices but brings a level of concern due to the oversaturation of content and risk of misinformation.
4 trendy, easy back-to-school outfits
By Clara Leder | Aug. 27Four on-trend back-to-school outfits blending comfort and style to try out this year.
From the Grapevine: Reddit has the answers
By Libby Evans | June 23Without the toxicity of an extension of one’s identity onto a social platform, open forums such as Reddit allow people to ask tough questions and give the tough answers. Without the ego diminishing feed of people and places, this alternative media with anonymous users has its own physicality of real truths, both dangerous and helpful.
From the Grapevine: Social media makes fewer degrees of separation
By Libby Evans | June 13Studies show the theory of six degrees of separation, or six social connections between any two people, holds validity across the world and within the palms of social media.
Internet uses comedy to cope with controversial celebrity deaths
By Jude Hannahs | Apr. 24The deaths of controversial celebrities have caused mixed public reactions on social media.
YouTubers exploit homeless people in content
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 24Vloggers are taking videos of homeless people, but what is the outcome for them?
Recent media trends affect perception of women
By Alicia Szczesniak | Apr. 18How has social media affected the public perception of women?
What is rage-baiting, why is it all over TikTok?
By Logan Humphrey | Apr. 7As another form of trolling, “rage-baiting” is consuming “For You” pages for better or for worse.
Will Congress ban TikTok?
By Alicia Szczesniak | Apr. 4A rundown to what is happening between the social media app TikTok and the U.S. government.
Copaganda: The media's role in shaping perceptions of law enforcement
By Nyla Gilbert | Apr. 3U.S. law enforcement has faced criticism regarding police brutality, corruption and bias in their conduct. To combat this, police departments have taken to social media to create content promoting them as friendly to all. Is copaganda progressiveness or is it counterproductive?
5 podcasts to listen to on campus
By Abby Jenkins | Mar. 28Popular podcasts have taken the internet by storm, sharing fun stories and giving everyone internet personalities they can relate to. Here are 5 of the best podcasts to listen to while on campus.
What is a trendsetter?
By Ashley Pomplas | Mar. 25The difference between a trendsetter and trend followers, how influencers stand out and what qualities they possess.
Dishin’ it with Disha: The importance of 'third places'
By Disha Hoque | Mar. 20As we decrease our use of public spaces that don’t involve work or family, the way we form friendships and connections also changes.
From the Grapevine: Florida, Texas censorship laws could change social media
By Libby Evans | Mar. 7New Texas and Florida laws that keep social media platforms from censoring viewpoint content are under review of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Is Gen Z aging faster?
By Nyla Gilbert | Mar. 6With recent discussion on social media surrounding Gen Z's rapid aging, many wonder if there are any facts to back it up. Or is this a product of social norms changing?
Finstas takeover the ‘make Instagram casual’ movement
By Grace Koennecke | Mar. 6Finstas have become extremely popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing users to have a more laid-back approach to posting content.
Blabby Abby: Stop overcomplicating social media
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 18Social media used to feel innovative and relatively easy to use, but now they are overcomplicated and swamped with excessive features.
Media intrusion in the lives of Hollywood stars
By Grace Koennecke | Feb. 14Since the beginning of Hollywood and the growing field of entertainment journalism, celebrities' privacy has been inappropriately invaded and exploited.
What's going on with TikTok and UMG?
By Alicia Szczesniak | Feb. 6The standoff between the companies has created quite an issue for the app
