Students should reconsider the roommate search; maybe random isn’t so bad...
As seniors decide where they are going to college, the vast majority’s next step is joining numerous Facebook groups, changing their Instagram bios and having their friends post about their acceptance...
View ArticleBeauty industry, social media encourage toxic overconsumption
As I scroll through my TikTok “For You” page, I can’t help but notice the alarming nature of beauty trends. Influencers who are receiving paid sponsorship encourage their young and impressionable...
View ArticleRoommate process stresses seniors
Now that many universities offer the chance to choose a roommate for your freshman year, getting accepted is only the first step in a series of networking attempts. By using social media platforms,...
View ArticleTikTok serves as imperative scout for discovering new songwriters, small...
In today’s day and age, everything seems to start with an online presence. To make it big in entertainment, it is crucial to have a large following on various forms of social media, with the newest...
View ArticleSummer camps help escape everyday social circles
When I’m at home on the weekends, a large amount of my time is spent scrolling through social media. But I’m not on Instagram or TikTok looking at the latest trends or where people spent their summer...
View ArticleBeReal not “real” enough for enjoyment
I’m currently five weeks BeReal sober. When you put it that way, it sounds like I’m aggressively against the app—I’m not—but after a summer of reflecting, I’m doubtful of my future BeReal status. When...
View ArticleBeReal: Instagram’s effortless, relatable twin sibling
Four weeks ago, I uploaded my first BeReal. I had heard murmurs about the new social media platform all summer and finally decided to try the app myself. After all, the concept HAD piqued my interest:...
View ArticleSocial media produces original Halloween costume ideas
It is officially the season of pumpkin spice lattes, scary movies and uggs, meaning Halloween is just around the corner. The pressure of finding the perfect costume is on, and Spirit Halloween props...
View ArticleBeReal takes internet by storm with attempt at authenticity, casual social media
BeReal, a relatively new social media app, has recently captured the attention of many social media fanatics. With a recent valuation of $600 million, the app sends all users a notification at a...
View ArticleGas app gains popularity at Staples
Social media is known to cause feelings of inadequacy in one’s life or self. You’ve heard it on the news – the negative impacts it has on the developing mind, the FOMO it gives to people leaving them...
View ArticleYouth struggles with Kanye West’s recent anti-semitism
Kanye West has recently been banned from Twitter and Instagram following anti-black and antisemitic remarks he made over the past few months. Additionally, Adidas announced that they would end their...
View ArticleBookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors
In English class earlier this year, my teacher asked that we all bring in as an independent reading book to read during our free time in class. The next day, when he asked us all to share which books...
View ArticleProposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young...
Proposed Connecticut legislation would require children under the age of 16 to have parental consent to sign up for social media platforms. This would amend previous legislation that required parental...
View ArticleTikTok bill enforced to protect the security of the U.S. government, U.S....
While the government issued a technology ban on government devices, some lawmakers want TikTok banned entirely in the United States. Republicans introduced the bill, which provides President Biden the...
View ArticleStaples community divides over potential Tik Tok ban
The CEO of Tik Tok, Shou Zi Chew, testified in front of Congress regarding the potential banning of the app on March 23. The hearing was streamed live on multiple sources as numerous representatives...
View ArticleStudents react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Imagine you’re on TikTok, scrolling through an endless amount of short videos, favoriting the ones you find entertaining and texting your friends witty clips–all as you let the hours quickly pass you...
View Article“I saw it on Instagram:” un-tinting my window to the world
A few weeks ago, I made the reluctant first step towards a positive self-image: I opted for a sort of “digital detox,” and bid farewell to the toxic wasteland of jealousy that thrives on Instagram....
View Article‘Post high school plan’ Instagram pages prove unproductive, generate competition
After months of waiting and excruciating anticipation, the moment finally comes to open the decision letter from your dream college. You open it, and there it is: the acceptance you have long awaited...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: “TikTok Ban” Bill soars through the House
After a 352-65 vote this past Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a new bill that would grant the President the ability to deem social media apps under control of foreign contenders, such as...
View ArticleI actually read Tiktok’s terms and conditions: here’s what you need to know
The first time I downloaded TikTok was the summer of 2019. I remember the moment vividly: a colorful array of velvet scrunchies covering my wrists, a venti strawberry açaí in one hand and an oversized...
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