The ease with which false information spreads on the left is dangerous, and liberals must pay more attention, writes Kristen Lu, CM ’24.
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OPINION: Twitter should not be your sole source of information
It’s imperative that we diversify the way we get our information on social media, says Emma Mansour SC ’24.
OPINION: We must regulate social media algorithms
Social media algorithms need to be regulated so that users don’t stay online for too long, says Brian Lee CM ’24.
OPINION: Instagram is a Schedule II drug
Ty Rocker PZ ‘23 highlights how our seemingly innocuous use of social media actually resembles drug addiction.
Humans of Mudd: Capturing community in the time of coronavirus
Social media account Humans of Mudd is spotlighting the familiar faces of Harvey Mudd College as students and staff feel the lack of on-campus run-ins that are inherent to on-campus life.
Dancing through a pandemic: Pair of CCBDC dancers find dancefloor on Instagram
Amidst social distancing, Alana Weiss PO ’22 and Christina Dong PO ’22 share choreography they’ve learned online to connect with friends.
Swipe right: Five dating norms we need to ditch in 2020
In this week’s relationship column, Meghan Condas SC ’22 breaks down five dating norms that are outdated and need to be left in 2020.
Pet of the week: Masala, a blanket-loving miniature Australian shepherd
Meet Masala, the TSL pet of the week: a miniature Australian shepherd who loves to chew shoes for sport and play fetch next to the Sallie Tiernan Field House!
Popped up: How influencers are stealing power from fashion magazines
Pop culture columnist Hannah Avalos Pomona ’21 investigates the way social media has hyper-individualized fashion. “A decline in the influence of fashion magazines has prompted an increase in choice when it comes to personal style, which in turn has fostered increased diverse discourse on beauty,” she writes.
Popped up: Glossier sets unattainable standard with ‘no-makeup makeup’
In this week’s pop culture column, Hannah Avalos PO ’21 delves into the world of “effortless beauty” cultivated by Glossier’s branding.