How YouTubers synthetically bond with viewers
Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor
February 3, 2020
In the social media age, those who are lonely can scroll through the endless feed of their favorite outlet to find a creator or influencer to keep entertained during their most isolated times. The most famous YouTubers have hours of content made to keep the viewer occupied, and the automatic “up next”...
The Evolution of YouTube
Gianfranco Ocampo, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2019
With the release of PewDiePie’s (Felix Kjellberg’s) video “Ending the Subscribe to PewDiePie Meme” on April 28, he signaled the end of not only the battle for the most subscribed YouTuber, but also confirming the changing of the guard of the YouTube platform that many of us have recogniz...
Unpacking the explosive rise of mukbang
Holyn Thigpen, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2019
In a 43-minute-long video with almost 400,000 views on YouTube, Stephanie Soo sits atop her kitchen stool and devours over 100 spicy dumplings with sprinkles of impassioned commentary—“So hot, so steamy so juicy!”—and straight-to-camera gossip about friends’ douchebag boyfriends of days p...
Satisfaction has gone viral
Luc Fougere, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2019
Whether it’s a squish, pop or crunch, we have all seen those oddly satisfying videos on social media at some point. Whatever your ASMR preference, there is probably an Instagram or YouTube page dedicated to it. The short, repetitive videos are designed to relax and calm the viewer, leaving them mesmeriz...
Esports continues making waves globally
Lawrence Kreymer, Asst. News Editor
October 22, 2018
10 years ago, making a living from playing video games was nearly impossible even for hardcore gamers. Video games were meant for having fun and having something to do after work or school. However, in the last decade the growth of video games and esports has opened up opportunities for people who...
Courier 12: Screenwriting conference sees biggest year yet
Michael Brzezinski, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2018
Saturday saw what director and DePaul professor Wendy Roderweiss has described as “the biggest and most challenging event in the CDM.” That event was Courier 12, a five-panel conference tailored specifically for screenwriting majors and other CDM students to connect with industry professionals and...
The top YouTube channels for new summer music
Maddy Crozier
July 18, 2016
Summer doesn’t make too many demands, but summer and new music go hand in hand. Something about the season begs us to find new favorite songs. YouTube can be one of the best sources for finding summer hits, and subscribing to channels can bring newly posted content directly to your home page. Che...
YouTube star Laci Green discusses rape culture at DePaul
Luisa Fuentes
April 23, 2015
As a part of Sexual Awareness Month, the DePaul Activities Board brought sex educator speaker and feminism advocate Laci Green Read More »...
Majoring in viral videos: DePaul students and alum big on YouTube
Alyssa Girdwain
November 9, 2014
The world of YouTube runs deeper than minute-long cute cat videos. Call it a cultish, virtual Hollywood, but DePaul students and graduates are using the platform to create quality content, build audiences, craft a persona and launch a career in entertainment. A prankster, vlogger, and beauty guru sound of...
