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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Facebook asks people nowhere near Pakistan explosion if they're OK
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This hashtag is highlighting the black women written out of history
This hashtag is highlighting the black women written out of history


Sick of those unwanted wedding pics on Facebook? This app may be your answer.
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee
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Oh, snap! #90sABook gives literature a fly, nostalgic makeover
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Miley Cyrus gets nostalgic about 'Hannah Montana,' encourages fans to play drinking game
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A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg dies at 45
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Facebook turns on Safety Check for Brussels attacks
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The nude birth photo Facebook removed stood for empowerment
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6 ways Twitter has changed the world
By Sharon Coen, Aleksej Heinze, Deborah Chambers, Kirsty Fairclough-Isaacs, Philip James & Richard Jones
6 ways Twitter has changed the world

For her birthday, Reese Witherspoon got a private Taylor Swift concert
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#auspol: The Twitter hashtag Australia can't live without
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A Snapchat account is helping teens speak up about abuse
By Paloma Ganguly
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9 YouTube channels that will make you smarter about social justice
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Ariana Grande releases 'Be Alright,' pieces together your broken heart
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Oh say can you see dating app Bumble's new political filters
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Twitter's algorithmic timeline is now live by default for everyone
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Video thank you notes eliminate snail mail
Video thank you notes eliminate snail mail

The 21 most irritating Slack pet peeves
The 21 most irritating Slack pet peeves

First Cambodian gets jailed over anti-government Facebook post
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