Tag: social media
SU students turn to apps for tips on where to find parties in real time
Apps such as Toga, Yik Yak and Make Moves are now in use at Syracuse University, giving students another way to find parties. Read More »
Moran: Watching the Final Four abroad doesn't beat being on campus
Abroad columnist Claire Moran is enjoying her time studying in Hong Kong. That being said, she has gotten a small case of homesickness watching the Final Four unfold through her friends on her social media. Read More »
Rogue college Snapchat accounts continue to affect campuses
Earlier this year, Syracusesnap went viral among college students on Snapchat with its drug, money and sex-filled content. This episode is not unique, as many other campuses have faced "rogue" Snapchat accounts as well. Read More »
Sarconi: Facebook’s latest update is ironically anti-social
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why Facebook’s addition of reactionary expressions in response to posts diminishes our ability to socialize in person. Read More »
O'Connor: 3 takeaways from the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor gives his take on the performance of the remaining presidential hopefuls after they battled it out at the Feb. 26 debate in Houston. Read More »
DiBona: J.K. Rowling and 'Harry Potter' fans should be careful not to exhaust the series
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona considers the upcoming eighth installment in the “Harry Potter” series and argues that fans and J.K. Rowling alike should be conscious of risking quality for quantity. Read More »
Sarconi: Social media users are too lenient when it comes to online privacy
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses digital data collection and millennials' relationship with online privacy. Read More »
Professor gives presentation on presidential campaigns' usage of social media
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, an associate professor in the School of Information Studies, gave a presentation on how candidates are using social media for the 2016 presidential election. Read More »
Jaipuriar: Sleep deprivation is unnecessarily glorified on college campuses
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses the unhealthy nature of sleep deprivation culture among college students. Read More »
How a new mobile app is allowing users to connect both locally and globally
Bivid, a new social media app, allows its users to connect with others both in their local areas and globally. Read More »
Sarconi: The ‘most dangerous’ app could force young people to pay attention
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi examines our diminishing attention spans and suggests that extreme apps could help offset the trend. Read More »
Knapp: Millennials should consider the dangers of oversharing online
Generation Y columnist Tayler Knapp argues that millennials should remain cautious when navigating their image on social media. Read More »
Syracuse University launches student-run Instagram account
Syracuse University officially launched a student-run Instagram account on Jan. 25 to show the SU experience through the eyes of the students. Read More »
Sarconi: Yik Yak’s move to diversify its product shows attempt for growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi critiques Yik Yak’s decision to expand its product with a desktop version of its app. Read More »
DiBona: ‘Selfie generation’ isn’t self-absorbed, but quick to indulge in technological progress
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona explains why millennials are seemingly defined by selfies, but are actually just embracing technology. Read More »
College admissions officers are checking social media at all time high rate, study reveals
A Kaplan Test Prep study found that 40 percent of college admissions officers said they check applicants' social media during the admissions process Read More »
Syracuse football director of recruiting operations Eric White will reportedly take player personnel job at Maryland
Eric White helped put Syracuse's last three recruiting classes together. He will reportedly take a new job at Maryland and reunite with former SU head coach Scott Shafer. Read More »
Victoria Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg and other big fashion names are giving back this season
This week style columnist Jackie Homan wrote about members of the fashion industry who are choosing to give back with charity. Read More »
Sarconi: Snapchat should embrace a consistent model, not overwhelm users with updates
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses Snapchat’s recent changes and suggests that the app should work toward simplicity rather than host a number of features that clutter the user experience. Read More »
Storify: Syracuse community reacts to come from behind win against St. Bonaventure
Read what Syracuse fans were saying about the Orange's win over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night. Read More »
Sarconi: Facebook abuses power to impede competitor growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Facebook’s move to block social network Tsu.co reveals the extent of the company’s power. Read More »
Storify: Syracuse community reacts to win over Lehigh
Syracuse fans take to social media in reaction to SU's win over Lehigh. Read More »
Department of Public Safety should consider monitoring Yik Yak for threatening posts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Department of Public Safety should consider taking Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, into account when it comes to student safety. Read More »
Sarconi: Twitter misses the point with change to ‘likes’
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers Twitter’s changing of “favorites” to “likes,” and argues that the company should focus on changing its culture if it wants to attract new users. Read More »