Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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Snapchat's newest media partners: college newspapers
Snapchat's newest media partners: college newspapers

The NFL needs to embrace its activist players
By Seerat Sohi
The NFL needs to embrace its activist players



High Court's same-sex marriage survey result sent Twitter into a frenzy
High Court's same-sex marriage survey result sent Twitter into a frenzy

Facebook is testing a way for you to share your Instagram Stories directly to Facebook
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Facebook AI researchers are teaching bots to have human-like expressions
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'Dreamer' dies after attempting to save Harvey victims
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Burning Man 2017 is as wild and amazingly artistic as you expected
Burning Man 2017 is as wild and amazingly artistic as you expected


Facebook tests feature that makes it easier to creep on mutual friends
Facebook tests feature that makes it easier to creep on mutual friends

That Instagram hack is shaping up to be way bigger than anyone thought
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What Joel Osteen learned about social media from Hurricane Harvey
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Inside the black market where people pay thousands of dollars for Instagram verification
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Facebook is working on a way to fix your janky 360-degree photos
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Facebook rolls out new shows to the entire U.S.
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Teens, you deserve a life free from phones and social media. Here's how to get it.
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Oops: An Instagram bug let a hacker access phone numbers and email addresses
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Islands, a new messaging app, is taking over college campuses
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