“As a result of all of Trump’s actions, the United States is no longer perceived with the legitimacy it once was. We can no longer take for granted our position at the top of the world order,” Olivia Brinkman PO ’29 writes. “As Americans, we are watching our window of tolerance for the actions of our government expand in real time, normalizing nonsensical and hateful behavior. We must not let Trump’s social media rampages distract us from the real harm his actions are causing abroad.”
Tag: Social Media
Social media malignance: Why do I keep stalking my own Instagram page?
In her column “Social media malignance,” Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 grapples with the negative social effects brought upon our generation after having grown up with internet platforms that unnaturally allow us to curate how we are perceived. “This outlet we’ve grown up with that allows us to present a “perfect” version of ourselves seems to have trained us to be profusely apologetic about the less-polished qualities that allow us to be known by others,” writes Cariker.
OPINION: Social media makes you sexless and boring
It’s always embarrassing to see a bad photo of you on a friend’s social media. But could it be destroying our generation’s hopes of finding love? Kate Eisenreich SC’27 argues that the shaming forces of social media’s watchful eye, flushing your face when you look at posts you are tagged in, serve to dilute the authenticity of subcultures, social movements, and even relationships.
OPINION: Why date what you hate?
Individuality in relationships is important, and if a partner is crossing boundaries, it could be time to reexamine your relationship’s future. However, you shouldn’t whack him with anything. TikTok’s ihatemybf trend, although seemingly ironic and oxymoronic, reinforces these toxic relationship dynamics. Ansley Kang SC ‘29 underscores how the rhetoric of this trend is more farce than feminism.
OPINION: Social media is ruining our relationship with the gym
Being normal about going to the gym is becoming more and more challenging. What can easily be a culture of self improvement and health has become an exercise increasingly controlled by vanity and catalyzed by dangerous deprecating trends like “lookmaxxing.” Vir Patwardhan PZ ’28 argues that we cannot internalize these disordered pathways and must aspire to sustainable development.
OPINION: Wendy Williams, please save the internet!
I miss the reign of Wendy Williams. Once upon a time, there was an aristocratic order to hate. We, the plebeian masses, would all dogpile on something for a while and then chambers would call to order, and speak to the needs of the people. Bygone is the era of the queen hater. Celeste Cariker PZ ’28 argues that we have grown self-important and rather annoying in the absence of a Queen Hater, and would love to go back under her grand rule.
School Survival Guide: Why spring break is yours to define
Cabo, Mammoth, Joshua Tree … or just your couch? No matter where you’re spending spring break, Norah Mannle CM ’27 breaks down the pressure and expectations behind the wildest week of the semester. By sharing why she’s choosing to go home for spring break this year, Mannle provides some tips and tricks for a restful, relaxing and fun spring break.
OPINION: You are not TikTok’s Mother Theresa
We find our generation inundated by an Abrahamic flood of media and accessibility. This may seem like a moment of cultural flux, of boundless upward growth, but hubris has gotten to us.
Xavier Callan PO ’28 argues that since anyone can relentlessly make their opinion on any subject known, and every opinion is automatically deified as a piece of media by fact of existing on the internet, these stupid opinions are becoming a part of daily discourse. Callan warns us to be careful when we step onto our digital pulpits, posting honorably without falling victim to cycles of regurgitation, self-reference and remembering that we are not all career cultural critics.
LinkedIn culture at the 5Cs
LinkedIn, widely used by students to connect with peers and potential employers in their industry, fosters a competitive culture complete with a professional linguistic bent. Students noted that LinkedIn sometimes feels more like another form of social media, where users curate resumes as part of their online persona.
OPINION: Get canceled
If Kim does it, so can we: Tania Azhang PZ ’25 and Adam Akins PZ ’27 invite you to state your opinions and claim your voice in spite the fear of being canceled.