Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Twitter: Where memes come to life, where movements come to fruition, and where presidents come to rant. Hear what our staff has to say on what might be both the most multifaceted and divisive form of social media.
To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them
Serial killers like Ted Bundy deserve to be relegated to the dredges of society, and we must change how popular media portrays them.
Tisch Alumna Talks ‘Shiva Baby,’ Goal-Setting and Twitter
Rachel Sennott discusses her time at Tisch and her upcoming projects.
Nicki Minaj Retires From Music (Probably)
Is the "Queen of Rap" stepping off her throne for good?
Twitter: To Scroll or Not to Scroll
Unlike most of our fair-weathered apps, Twitter has survived all the way from the bygone era of 2006. But how many people actually use it?
How the Twitter Revolution Went From Green to Red, White and Blue
Social media’s democratization of information makes us stronger, but also more vulnerable.
Sliced Bagels Are the Wrong Way to Cut Carbs
Tell the people of St. Louis to keep their sliced bagels. We don’t want to share in their Missouri.
Student Tweet About Racist Email Gains Traction
After asking for help from his classmates, an NYU student received a racist email in response.
Homelessness Isn’t Something You Can Scrub Off the Streets
Acknowledging that the systems which are meant to help homeless people need immense restructuring is more urgent than ever.
We Should Be Keeping an Eye on Keyboard Warriors
In light of the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue, columnist Serena Vanchiro examines how social media companies and legal authorities should move to monitor online hate-speech.
