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Negative Commenting and the Myth of Anonymity

posted October 16, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat

New research has thrown a twist into the accepted idea that online anonymity spurs negative commenting — as it turns out, even when people use their true identities, they’re quick to devolve into childish, insult-slinging versions of themselves. Why? Read more »

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College 2.0: Attracting Students in the Digital Age

posted October 3, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat

We’ve come a long way since the days of glossy brochures and gargantuan ranking books. Today’s high schoolers pay attention to whether admissions counselors offer video chats, Pinterest presences, or Facebook promotions. Read more »

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Likes, Followers, and Pins: The New College Rankings

posted October 1, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein

Where does your school stack up in the social media rankings? Read more »

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A/S/L: A Global Catalogue of Digital Pet Peeves

posted September 12, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein

A fascinating cross-cultural study of online sharing behaviors reveals interesting commonalities and differences in the way we connect with one another in the digital realm. Read more »

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The Politics of Facebook

posted September 10, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein

Can posting political screeds on social media sites actually change the minds of your friends and acquaintances, or is it a waste of time and energy? Read more »

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Crowning the ‘Golden Kitty’ at the Internet Cat Video Film Festival

posted September 4, 2012 by Hannah Rubenstein

Move over, Andy Warhol and Mark Rothko – Maru and Charley have arrived on the scene. And, with eight more lives ahead of them, these felines are just getting started. Read more »

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Tractors, Trailers, and Twitter: The Modern Farmer’s Tools

posted August 28, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat

For proof of social media’s value to the U.S. agriculture industry, look no further than the drought that has plagued farms across the country this summer. Read more »

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The Social Media Olympics’ Gold Medal Winners

posted August 21, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat

The 2012 London Games were widely considered to be the first “Social Media Olympics.” So who were the gold medal winners? Read more »

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The QuackCave: Sports’ Newest Social Media Hub

posted August 14, 2012 by T.J. DeGroat

Meet the QuackCave: the University of Oregon’s recently announced digital hub, billed as the first of its kind in the world of college athletics. Read more »

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Tallying Votes in the Social Media Election

posted August 6, 2012 by David Price

How do Barack and Mitt stack up in the battle for the social vote? Read more »