Madison Malone Kircher

December 20, 2023

The Year in Social Media

You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2023. We’re here to refresh your memory. Algorithms are getting […]
December 3, 2023

What Happened With Fortnite’s Eminem Concert This Weekend?

Some fans were left frustrated after a much-hyped event failed to handle the digital crowds. Isobel Bushell, 19, knew Fortnite’s Big Bang event was going to […]
December 3, 2023

What Happened With Fortnite’s Eminem Concert This Weekend?

Some fans were left frustrated after a much-hyped event failed to handle the digital crowds. Isobel Bushell, 19, knew Fortnite’s Big Bang event was going to […]
November 21, 2023

Who’s That Wonderful Girl? How “Nanalan’” Found New Success on TikTok

She’s Mona, the puppet heroine of “Nanalan’,” an old Canadian children’s show that has found a new audience on TikTok. “Nanalan’” hasn’t been on TV in […]
November 8, 2023

Taylor Swift Reporter Faces Criticism Online

Bryan West landed a much-coveted job. Then came the internet. Everything has changed for Bryan West. Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the United States, announced […]
November 8, 2023

Can You Understand Gen Alpha’s Slang?

Are you a “sigma”? Do you have “rizz”? The youngest generation is bamboozling its elders with terms all their own. Do you know what a gyat […]
November 3, 2023

Gen Z Beatles Fans Come Together on TikTok

“Can’t believe it’s 2023 and I get the joy of hearing a new Beatles song for the first time ever,” a 23-year-old says in a video […]
September 15, 2023

Beware the TikTok Eavesdroppers

Strangers’ conversations should not be content. Close your eyes and imagine the last gossipy conversation you had with a friend in a public setting. Maybe you […]
September 8, 2023

The Tabi Swiper vs. TikTok’s Vigilantes

A new addition to the list of bad date villains. This week, I found myself breathlessly refreshing TikTok and Twitter — still not ready to call […]
September 1, 2023

The Internet Takes Some Time Off

It’s the worst time of the year to be online. Last week, I saw more posts than I could count citing a study that claims Aug. […]