Social media is buzzing with bows, ruffles, matcha lattes and all things pink, but Anjali Suva PO ’27 feels like it is all fake.
Tag: Social Media
OPINION: Obsessing over Snapchat? It’s not that deep
Social media controls our lives, but Tess McHugh PO ’25 is urging Snapchat users to recognize the misplaced intentions of these online interactions.
OPINION: Don’t sacrifice our community for the sake of campus advocacy
Izzy Sabatino PO ’26 wants students to understand their roles during times of tension and prioritize empathy over advocacy.
OPINION: It’s okay to like Instapoetry
From BookTok to The New York Times, commentary over InstaPoetry (mostly negative, at that) has surprised Corina Yi PO ’27.
OPINION: Fending off ‘Fizzimism’
Fizz is the hub of all things 5Cs. Although perfect for memes and mindless scrolling, Anjali Suva PO ’27 wonders whether it’s giving us a disproportionately pessimistic view of our college experiences.
OPINION: 5C students should ditch the 1-10 ‘hotness’ scale
If you’ve heard the misogynistic whisperings of women being ranked on their looks around campus and have felt freaked out, Vaidehi Srinivasan PO ’27 wants you to know that you’re not alone.
OPINION: First-year FOMO feels unavoidable, but you’re not alone
Reckoning with FOMO during first-year orientation week can feel impossible. But don’t worry! You’re not alone, writes Michelle Zhang PO ’27.
Neuronal News: What’s our obsession with angsty brain memes?
Have you ever wondered why our generation is so obsessed with memes about the brain, all of which have a depressing overtone?
Neuronal News: What TikTok’s self-diagnosis trend misses about mental health
The trendiness of self-diagnosis on social media with Gen Z obscures the fact that “mental illness is more than just the sum of unwell parts,” argues Hannah Frasure PO ’24.
OPINION: The fight against misinformation is the path of least resistance
When it comes to the battle against misinformation, you have more power than you think, argues guest writer Luke Williams PO ‘23.