Tag: social media
Local pop-punk band Townhouse Warrior to release new album
The Syracuse-based, pop-punk group’s album “Words, Unsaid” will be released on Tuesday. Read More »
Engineering students create video to celebrate women in STEM
Bridget McDonough and Dalya Omar made the video just before International Women’s Day to demonstrate the lack of women in STEM fields. Read More »
Students need to adapt their brand amid the fake account epidemic
Technology columnist Kaela Gundy breaks down the dangerous effects of Twitter bots on students’ personal and professional lives. Read More »
With Purpose campaign to promote childhood cancer awareness at SU
Erin Elliott has spent her entire college experience dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer, and the Bateman Competition team at SU wants to spread awareness about stories like hers. Read More »
Students to launch app allowing psychiatrists to analyze social media
The app, developed by two graduate students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, will alert doctors of concerning posts or behaviors. Read More »
PBS host discusses divisiveness in politics, social media during Syracuse University lecture
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s "The Open Mind," discussed incivility in government and social media Thursday evening. Read More »
Josh Peck found his audience — and wants you to find yours
Read about how the digital content creator's Jewish roots, hit TV show and social media following brought him success, and what he wants young creators to know. Read More »
Trendy poke food spot opens at Destiny USA
Poke Time, a Hawaiian and Japanese-inspired restaurant, opened at Destiny USA in November, following the summer food trend that swept millennials off their feet. Read More »
Christina Custode to perform at Funk ‘n Waffles this weekend
The local artist will bring her latest single, “High Water,” to her Saturday performance in Armory Square. Read More »
Here's how Student Association chairs have advanced several initiatives over the semester
Some initiatives include student organization listening tours, extended library hours and the relaunch of SA’s Chat & Dine program. Read More »
7 years after the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went bankrupt, symphonic music thrives in Syracuse
After the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went under, the music community joined in harmony to keep the sound alive. Read More »
Syracuse football recruits through social media, following a nationwide trend
Nine of 14 ACC teams have social media content teams. See what the Orange has done to differentiate itself. Read More »
The internet is dangerously bad at political discussion. Here’s how we can get better.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how Russia figured out the distorted way we discuss politics, and how it allowed the country to manipulate the U.S. election. Read More »
Childhood friends DJ Bob Saget and DJ Pepperoni create hit radio show ‘Stank Face’
The show features a weekly mix of funky tunes, pop culture debates and special on-air guests. Read More »
Football player’s Lil Uzi Vert-inspired extra credit assignment on cell division goes viral
Julien Turner created a biology-themed music video that has amassed more than 850,000 views on YouTube. Read More »
Folk rock group Driftwood to perform at The Westcott Theater
Driftwood, a Binghamton-based folk rock band, is set to perform at The Westcott Theater on Friday night. The band recently signed onto new management and has a collaboration in place with a major music producer. Read More »
Cornell freshman’s YouTube video on college transition goes viral
Emery Bergmann set out to finish a class project that ended up being a viral video reaching other college freshmen across the country. Read More »
Remembrance Week panel addresses media coverage of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing
Several professors in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications discussed media ethics and coverage of terrorist attacks during a panel Monday night as part of this year's Remembrance Week. Read More »
UC Berkeley students skip exams to volunteer in wildfire-ravaged Northern California
Students at the University of California, Berkeley are working to aid those affected by “California’s Katrina.” Read More »
#MeToo creates strength in numbers in fight against sexual harassment and assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson shares why she’s tweeting #MeToo and how the viral social media movement is creating a community of support. Read More »
Social media is great — except when it amplifies bias
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson urges people to look beyond the social media echo chamber to create informed political opinions. Read More »
An ode to 140: How Twitter’s big change affects the way we talk online
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why Twitter's character limit change isn't going to be a bad thing. Read More »
TRL gets ready for a reboot, attempting to reach a new generation of music fans
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks TRL will be successful in its comeback by using nostalgia to attract a new generation of fans. Read More »
Here’s what we learned when Ted Cruz “liked” porn on Twitter
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger analyzes the controversy of Sen. Ted Cruz's "like" on Twitter and talks about what "likes" convey. Read More »