So Listen: YikYak is back
By Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 9, 2021Anonymity changes the social media dynamic, but for better or worse?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Campbell’s Corner: Addison Rae is not fully to blame for UFC controversy
By Hannah Campbell | July 14, 2021We should be blaming UFC and ESPN for their misguided attempt to sensationalize this fight and its news coverage.
Thinking In Print: Parents shouldn’t use their children for internet clout
By Charlene Pepiot | Apr. 11, 2021Documenting a child’s life online can have long lasting negative effects.
Tracking Trends: David Dobrik’s career might be over after ‘Business Insider’ article
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 21, 2021After a recent Business Insider article detailing Dobrik’s role in sexual assault and rape done by one of the Vlog Squad members, his career might just be tanking.
Students provided opportunity to present research and creative activity
By Anastasia Carter | Mar. 12, 2021The OU Research expo has made changes in regards to it’s in-person event versus the new virtual event.
OU expands social media presence to TikTok
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 14, 2021@officialohiouniversity has over 200 TikTok followers in its beginning stages.
Tre's Take: How social media romanticizes mental health challenges
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 11, 2021Social Media glorifies mental health struggles and mental health should be destigmatized.
Thinking in Print: Killers should never be romanticized
By Charlene Pepiot | Feb. 7, 2021Stop romanticizing real world tragedies. It’s disrespectful to the victims.
OU recognizes World Hijab Day virtually
By Isabel Nissley | Jan. 31, 2021Due to pandemic-related safety concerns, OU’s recognition of World Hijab Day will occur virtually. Organizers hope that the online nature of this year’s World Hijab Day will allow more people to join the conversation.
Thinking In Print: YouTube can be valid platform for academia and news
By Charlene Pepiot | Jan. 24, 2021YouTube creators fulfill niches regular news and media don’t cover
Uncle Sam: Feeling drained by social media? Use app limits
By Sam Smith | Jan. 21, 2021I was consistently sacraficing real-life experiences to doomscroll. So, I set app limits.
Students can now earn a podcasting certificate
By Anastasia Carter | Dec. 3, 2020The podcasting certificate brought on the creation of new courses.
Q&A: TikTok tarot reader Jenny Chang talks about spiritual practices
By Hannah Campbell | Dec. 3, 2020Chang talks about her experiences with #WitchTok, visualization, readings, manifesting and more.
So Listen: Let’s talk about 'Ratatouille: The Musical'
By Mikayla Rochelle | Dec. 1, 2020TikTok has had a huge cultural impact, and its next project is crowdsourced musicals.
Pondering With Patterson: Twitter, Instagram accomplished nothing with their newest updates
By Lauren Patterson | Nov. 17, 2020Seriously, who asked for “Fleets”?
Barbie vlogs address extensive, valuable topics for young viewers
By Juliana Colant | Oct. 28, 2020Barbie is providing an environment for kids to learn about topics like racism and mental health.
So Listen: Disliking The Beatles to be a contrarian is dumb
By Mikayla Rochelle | Oct. 22, 2020The Beatles are objectively a great band. In classic Gen Z fashion, they dislike them for that reason.
Instagram influencers discuss the ups, downs of creating their own network
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 20, 2020Caralee Pridemore, Bianca Stout and Whitney Burkhart discuss the hardship of building an Instagram platform and have advice for others.
5 songs popularized by TikTok
By Hannah Campbell | Sep. 24, 2020From “Say So” to “Savage,” TikTok has changed how we find our favorite music.
So Listen: Your algorithm is in control
By Mikayla Rochelle | Sep. 17, 2020Social media platforms, and the algorithms they use, have dangerous control over our lives.
