From the outset, the stories of Trayvon Martin and Chen Guangcheng couldn't have seemed more different. One, a young black man shot to death in central Florida while carrying a bag of Skittles. The ...

Memes aren’t just a way to get a laugh (well, not completely). They’re also a tool brands can use to connect with their customers. Memes are everywhere today, on social media, television, even in ...

Richard Bungiro PhD’99, senior lecturer in molecular microbiology and immunology, structures his course BIOL 0530: “Principles of Immunology” around pop culture themes. He challenges students to ...

As my fellow frequenters of Stanford Memes for Edgy Trees could probably attest to, memes are an interesting part of college culture. These memes vary greatly: They range from simple, surface-level ...

In today’s digital-first world, language is no longer limited to words. For Gen Z, communication thrives in a vibrant ecosystem of memes, GIFs, and short-form videos. Welcome to the “Meme Economy” — ...

Slang with younger generations is always changing. But throughout 2025, there's been one phrase, or number, that seems to have stumped countless people as they've seen "six-seven" take the internet by ...

What started as a niche form of entertainment, in recent years, has grown into a medium for storytelling, political satire, and everyday connection. Memes now serve as a mirror of society, and as ...