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Ottle: Wordle With an Orange Twist
Five letters, six tries, one puzzle a day. If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve no doubt seen Wordle—the game whose popularity has exploded across social media and the internet. For the uninitiated, players must guess a predetermined five-letter…
“Joe Rogan dispute shows Spotify limits of being hands off”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Joe Rogan dispute shows Spotify limits of being hands off.” Grygiel, an expert on social media, explained that Spotify’s handling of the Joe…
“Critics slam Spotify for using ‘Facebook playbook’ on Joe Rogan controversy”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Hill story “Critics slam Spotify for using ‘Facebook playbook’ on Joe Rogan controversy.” Grygiel, an expert on social media and emerging technology, said that Spotify’s response…
Mayor Wu brings her policy – and personality – to social media
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Boston Globe story “Mayor Wu brings her policy – and personality – to social media.” Grygiel, an expert on social media, commented on Wu’s social media…
Social media vs legacy media
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was a guest on the CGTN show The Heat for the segment “Social media vs legacy…
How Memes Invite Users To Share Their Experiences With Others
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in the New York Times piece “‘The Feminine Urge’ Meme Explained.” With the rise in social media has come a rise…
Astroworld Concert Sparks Online Conspiracies Surrounding the Tragic Event
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was quoted in The Guardian story “Astroworld disaster fuels wave of satanic conspiracy theories on TikTok.” Prof. Stromer-Galley was also quoted about…
COVID Misinformation and How to Stop It
The Surgeon General just released a toolkit to help people fight misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. It is geared specifically for people to talk about misinformation within their close circles of friends and family. Social media researcher Jenny Stromer-Galley, professor at…
How Is Social Media Affecting the Minds of Young People?
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, was interviewed by WAER, for the piece, “Social Media Companies Face Scrutiny Over Effects on Young People.” Stromer-Galley talks about how social media is under…
The Rise in Social Media and Its Effects On Children
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications at the Newhouse School, was interviewed by Spectrum, for the piece, “Why it’s best to talk with kids about what they’re viewing online.” Chock explains kid’s relationship to social media, saying, “There’s this fear…