#socialmedia Archives

Move over “Hot-Girl-Summer”, a “Barbie-Girl-Summer” takes over as the film dominates the box office and trends

Zoe Jenkins

When the air is about to turn crisp and Winthrop students arrive to fill the halls of buildings and Scholars Walk, summertime is soon to be coming to an end. …

The problematic Yik Yak app appeals to Winthrop students

Sam Hyatt

Yik Yak has become a popular social media app for many college students. Those who use the app are able to post statuses anonymously and see other posts that are…

What is “Wordle?”

Gabriel Corbin

A new game has been taking over social media for the last few weeks because of its creative challenge and addictive gameplay. The “Wordle” game has become a hit sensation…

By: Josh Simon, Representative of Winthrop University’s Socialist Student Union The Socialist Student Union is a student-led organization on Winthrop’s campus that advocates for a political philosophy called socialism. The…

What is the ‘metaverse’?

Spencer Horton

In the wake of a rough couple of weeks for Facebook that saw the company come under fire after being accused of contributing to mental health problems in teenage girls,…

Fake News and Inconvenient Truth – The Democratic Side

The Johnsonian

Skyler Allen, Representative of Winthrop University’s Collegiate Democrats As Democrats, we have seen our fair share of slander in the media throughout the decades. Fake news is something we all…

Facebook under fire

Mari Pressley

Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen revealed insider information surrounding the social network’s disregard for harmful effects on children and amplification of misinformation in efforts to increase profits. “Haugen…

Australia increases surveillance of citizens, LAPD follows suit

Spencer Horton

In under 24 hours, the Australian Parliament passed the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill on Aug. 25. The bill allows the government to modify or delete the data…

Instagram: outdated, or in its prime

Allison Reynolds

Social media is everywhere in all forms. Social media has also greatly evolved over the years. It’s how we keep in touch with our friends and family and how we…

Facebook Addresses Concerns over the 2020 Election, but will it help?

Connor Brandenburg

Recently Facebook has been working to put strategies in place to avoid the possibility of further interference in America’s elections. Facebook has announced their plan to refuse political advertising…