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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Fact-check news on social media before sharing

Fact-check news on social media before sharing

Mary Kueser, Opinion Columnist April 14, 2022

When I opened Instagram two months ago and learned about the war breaking out in Ukraine, my first instinct was to send the Instagram post I saw to everyone. It took me a minute, but I slowed down, checked...

Stop spreading misinformation on Yik Yak

Stop spreading misinformation on Yik Yak

Christophe Meunier, Opinion Columnist March 1, 2022

The misinformation students spread on Yik Yak is dangerous. Yik Yak is a social media app where users can anonymously interact with anyone on the app within a five mile radius, according to the app website. Every...

Fighting against the fake news fad

Fighting against the fake news fad

Staff Editorial December 6, 2017

Every time Trump tweets, a reporter’s phone pings. This time, it was another attack on one of his favorite long-time targets: news media. “We should have a contest as to which of the networks, plus...

New technology takes fake news to multimedia level

New technology takes fake news to multimedia level

Lily Spechler February 24, 2017

With the velocity of information perpetually on the rise, it’s impossible to slow down long enough to discern fact from fiction. Fake news is the intentional spread of misinformation, and...

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