DailyCollegian - Tweet Data Analysis
Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @DailyCollegian
Published April 9, 2023
Overview
Tweets covering
9 days
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-30
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-21
Total number of tweets analysed
457
Average age of authors' accounts
8 years
Summarization
Penn State's proposed 50% decrease in funding for the Daily Collegian newspaper has sparked outrage and concern among current and former students, as well as the broader community. The Daily Collegian has provided valuable hands-on experience for student journalists and serves as a well-backed, free publication for Penn State students. Despite this, PSU President Neeli Bendapudi has defended the proposed cut, citing financial constraints. Alumni and supporters are encouraged to voice their opposition and donate to the Collegian's general fund. The newspaper has also hosted events to engage with the community and showcase its work.
Topic Modeling
- Penn State funding cuts to Daily Collegian
- Student journalism and hands-on experience
- Events and announcements related to Daily Collegian
- Support for Daily Collegian and student journalists
- Penn State and community's need for independent journalism
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions, including gratitude, excitement, disappointment, and alarm. Many are concerned about the proposed funding cuts to the Daily Collegian, a student-run publication at Penn State University, and the impact it could have on student journalism and the community. Others are expressing their support for the Daily Collegian and its importance to their college experience. Some tweets highlight specific events and opportunities related to the Daily Collegian, while others call for action to oppose the funding cuts.
Trend Analysis
- Potential budget cuts and funding reduction for @DailyCollegian
- Celebration of the achievements and opportunities provided by @DailyCollegian
- Announcements and exciting news related to @DailyCollegian and Penn State
- Support for independent journalism and criticism of proposed budget cuts
- Events and opportunities for community engagement with @DailyCollegian
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Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
210
45% of total
Number of Original tweets
42
9% of total
Number of tweets that were Quotes
42
9% of total
Number of tweets that were Replies
181
39% of total
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
14
3% of total
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
457
100% of total
Devices Used to Tweet
Top 5 Devices
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 260 |
| Twitter for Android | 90 |
| Twitter Web App | 65 |
| TweetDeck | 31 |
| Twitter for iPad | 6 |
Device Distribution
Top 10 Accounts by Followers
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnwardState | Onward State | Onward State is an independent, student-run Penn State news site that works to generate honest conversation in the hopes of enriching the Penn State community. | 164,636 |
| jennablan | Jennifer Ablan | Editor-in-Chief and CCO, P&I | 70,663 |
| LaurenYoung | Lauren Young | I don't ask a lot of questions. I demand a lot of answers. I'm a @Reuters editor and Philly girl in the Big 🍎. Opinions are mine, ALL MINE. | 35,694 |
| RobBiertempfel | RobBiertempfel | I cover the Pittsburgh Pirates for @TheAthletic. Catholic. Yinzer. Penn Stater. ** Romans 12:12 ** | 32,311 |
| wrestlerkw7 | Dr. Kenneth Warner | proud dad; Ivy prof;Reagan/Trump adviser;pro-Israel;CIA; intl consultant/speaker;writer,draft START II;RF Constit; musician;NCAA wrestler/coach;186 IQ#MAGA#KAG | 25,378 |
| ahess247 | Arik Hesseldahl 🌻 | Recovering tech and business reporter. Global Head of Content @SAP #solar power fanboy. Chances are I’ve been here longer than you. | 24,031 |
| MattBrownCFB | Matt Brown | Deputy Managing Editor, @TheAthleticCFB | AP Top 25 voter | College football history obsessive | matt.brown@theathletic.com | 14,943 |
| JordanCenter | Bryce Jordan Center | The Bryce Jordan Center, located on Penn State's campus, hosts some of the top-name performers in the entertainment industry; as well as Penn State Basketball. | 14,487 |
| talkingbiznews | Talking Biz News | Biz journalism news, information and job openings for pens in pursuit of the bottom line. Black Lives Matter. Founded by @QUsocdean Chris Roush. | 13,347 |
| erinstrout | Erin Strout | Freelancer. Priors: @womensrunning, @runnersworld, @chronicle, @lehighvalley. Feminist dog lady. Trying to be curious, not judgmental. byerinstrout at gmail | 12,059 |
Top 10 Accounts by Friends
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| wrestlerkw7 | Dr. Kenneth Warner | proud dad; Ivy prof;Reagan/Trump adviser;pro-Israel;CIA; intl consultant/speaker;writer,draft START II;RF Constit; musician;NCAA wrestler/coach;186 IQ#MAGA#KAG | 20,718 |
| Dean20056 | Dean | Penn State wrestling/ football #Wall #NoMailVote/need voter ID #MAGA #PresidentTrump 100% ,Tucker Carlson /Elon Musk fan. “FJB”. No DM’s please | 8,374 |
| jennablan | Jennifer Ablan | Editor-in-Chief and CCO, P&I | 7,477 |
| fugimaster24 | Adam Bittner | Digital sports producer @PittsburghPG. All things Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt and Penn State. | 6,655 |
| talkingbiznews | Talking Biz News | Biz journalism news, information and job openings for pens in pursuit of the bottom line. Black Lives Matter. Founded by @QUsocdean Chris Roush. | 6,638 |
| LaurenYoung | Lauren Young | I don't ask a lot of questions. I demand a lot of answers. I'm a @Reuters editor and Philly girl in the Big 🍎. Opinions are mine, ALL MINE. | 5,757 |
| critchlow559 | David Critchlow | Penn State graduate, likes Penn State Football, Olympic Weightlifting, Classical Music, Tennis. NO PENN STATE NEGATIVITY ZONE! | 4,995 |
| HeadlinersInEd | HeadlinersInEducation | Headliners in Education is a 501(c)3 that, through journalism, creates opportunities for all students. Join new/free Interviewing the Headliners program below: | 4,937 |
| countlesscarori | abus 🌹 | #CARO: 'me acuerdo muy bien de vos, te amo, gracias por siempre estar! sos un amor' #ORI: 'sos hermosa por todo lo que llevas por dentro' | 4,772 |
| RJHuf | R.J. Hufnagel | Writer/Editor, USW@Work @Steelworkers. Former ink-stained wretch @PghGuild. @Penn_State & @DailyCollegian alum. Opinions are mine. #Union #Solidarity #1u #WeAre | 4,470 |
Most Active Users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| WanderNWoodsman | Wanderer, Small-time adventurer, Penn State University alum, Korean-style martial artist, Retired Cav & Paratrooper w/ dusty 🫁, TeamRWB member, InfoJunky | 21 |
| mgswift7 | Editor-in-Chief @DailyCollegian | News Intern @TribLIVE | editorinchief@psucollegian.com | 13 |
| Siennakathryn_ | Penn State Kinesiology | Portrait, Graduate and Sports Photographer | @DailyCollegian 📸 | 13 |
| buckmansports | DMV bred. @DailyCollegian social media editor, podcaster. President of club team handball @Penn_State. FMR: @LastWordOnNFL contributor, intern @centredaily | 12 |
| JTuman21 | Penn State ‘25 | @DailyCollegian men’s hockey & general sports reporter | Radio host & staff member for @PSUCommRadio | Host of @ttpodcastPHI | 10 |
| onlyzach1 | - | 10 |
| Jimmyhartnett4 | Penn State '23 | Men’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball & Sports Columnist @DailyCollegian | Bylines: @chnews | 9 |
| ___sarahp | (she/her) PSU ‘23 Journalism, HDFS | Lifestyle Editor @DailyCollegian and Podcaster | Former News Intern @LancasterOnline & Communications Intern @PRCPennState | 9 |
| ellafreda2 | Lead page designer and junior photographer for The Daily Collegian (@dailycollegian) at Penn State University. If I retweet it, it’s by me! | 8 |
| psufootblog | The @DailyCollegian's coverage of Penn State and Big Ten football by editor @maxralph_ and writers @bigsengtweets, @ripchikspencer and @zachallen0 | 7 |
Tweets Per Day
Top 10 Tweets by Retweets
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1640909330693214209 | @RossLynch was hosted by @psuspa tonight for a moderated discussion and Q&A. Enjoy some of my shots for @DailyCollegian 📸 https://t.co/gHNhsqaUGj | 16 |
| 1640436798777114624 | For many of us @DailyCollegian alums who are disappointed in the recent news that PSU plans to cut funding to our beloved newspaper, there are a few ways to help … | 13 |
| 1638172027759517696 | CALLING ALL PENN STATE AND STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS: This Friday, @DailyCollegian is holding a Meet the Reporters event from 4-6 p.m. in the Bellisario Media Center lobby. We would … | 11 |
| 1640357512259198978 | If you're a fellow alum of @DailyCollegian, a Penn State grad or just a supporter of student journalism, please ask PSU president Neeli Bendapudi to reconsider this drastic, crippling reduction … | 11 |
| 1639271947266662401 | A Little Life Announcement: I’m blessed to share I’ll be the next manager of @DailyCollegian’s Business Division. This is an opportunity to serve in a special way — I’m nothing … | 6 |
| 1641114278609526785 | Thanks for the opportunity, @Dwotapka! Lots of shout outs here, including @jennablan, @JeanChatzky, @PeterFinchGolf, @DailyCollegian and @MedillSchool! https://t.co/yhkwEx5g0N | 4 |
| 1640163344274391040 | I wouldn’t be where I am today without the @DailyCollegian, but this isn’t about me or the countless people I can call friends for life because of this outlet. Student … | 4 |
| 1640862433169244161 | @DailyRoss @RossLynch Stay tuned for my photos from the night! If you follow myself and @DailyCollegian on Twitter and other socials, you'll be able to see photos and read articles … | 4 |
| 1640455818083553281 | Such drastic cuts would be horribly disappointing. Nothing in my career has been more valuable than actually learning by doing at the @DailyCollegian. It was truly essential to my college … | 4 |
| 1640359240039628800 | Hey pals, I hope that you will consider reading this and consider supporting the @DailyCollegian in this battle. These cuts are ridiculous. These cuts are unjust and most of all, … | 4 |
Top 10 Tweets by Likes
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1640909330693214209 | @RossLynch was hosted by @psuspa tonight for a moderated discussion and Q&A. Enjoy some of my shots for @DailyCollegian 📸 https://t.co/gHNhsqaUGj | 79 |
| 1639271947266662401 | A Little Life Announcement: I’m blessed to share I’ll be the next manager of @DailyCollegian’s Business Division. This is an opportunity to serve in a special way — I’m nothing … | 64 |
| 1640419304586788878 | Penn State has proposed an over 50% decrease in The @DailyCollegian's funding. The proposed cut would drop The Collegian's funding from $425,000 to $200,000 in 2024. https://t.co/7YIo027rNr | 49 |
| 1640163344274391040 | I wouldn’t be where I am today without the @DailyCollegian, but this isn’t about me or the countless people I can call friends for life because of this outlet. Student … | 38 |
| 1640177542970703872 | Eternally grateful for one last weekend of covering @PennStateMHKY for The @DailyCollegian. It was an incredible experience that I won’t forget for the rest of my life. Shoutout to @TylerMantz2, … | 35 |
| 1640432471555579905 | Great to meet this impressive student—next year’s EIC @DailyCollegian, @psubellisario student Nick Stonesifer. #journalism https://t.co/HkYqTV8Gwu | 29 |
| 1640418464388005903 | Alarmed to see Penn State slashing @DailyCollegian’s budget. Penn State, like all institutions, desperately needs quality, independent journalism to keep community informed and powerful accountable. World needs it too. Lots … | 26 |
| 1640419668987920405 | @OnwardState @DailyCollegian How about we cut the board of trustees' salaries in half instead? | 26 |
| 1640412494807089166 | With the announcement of the Hodge Trophy winner, the NCAA wrestling season is at an end. It was a great time covering PSU for the @DailyCollegian, alongside @zachallen0, @LooseTanyo,who graduated … | 23 |
| 1640159826448637954 | @DailyCollegian Amen. The @DailyCollegian is a critical part of the student experience. A stop on the campus tour for high schoolers. A major pipeline of information for undergrads, prospective students, … | 21 |
Top Languages Used
Top 10 Hashtags
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #pennstate | 9 |
| #psu | 5 |
| #weare | 2 |
| #journalism | 2 |
| #pennsylvania | 2 |
| #moronaaronbrooks | 1 |
| #whichitis | 1 |
Top 10 Mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @dailycollegian | 462 |
| @pennstatembb | 57 |
| @pennstatemhky | 37 |
| @onwardstate | 22 |
| @pennstatewrest | 19 |
| @lukeevargas | 18 |
| @pennstatefball | 17 |
| @penn_state | 16 |
| @zachallen0 | 13 |
| @rosslynch | 12 |
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emoji Analysis
Average emojis per tweet:
26
Emojis Used
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ | 11 | down_arrow |
| 😂 | 10 | face_with_tears_of_joy |
| 🤣 | 5 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
| 📸 | 4 | camera_with_flash |
| 📰 | 4 | newspaper |
| 🚨 | 4 | police_car_light |
| ✨ | 3 | sparkles |
| 💪 | 3 | flexed_biceps |
| 🔥 | 3 | fire |
| 👀 | 3 | eyes |
Emoji Groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Smileys & Emotion | 41 |
| People & Body | 19 |
| Symbols | 17 |
| Activities | 15 |
| Objects | 14 |
| Travel & Places | 10 |
| Food & Drink | 5 |
| Animals & Nature | 1 |
| Flags | 1 |
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