Released in 2020, the social media app BeReal is buzzing around campus, not only with its notifications to snap a picture but also with questions of its authenticity.
Tag: Social Media
OPINION: Reaction to war in Ukraine shows the fine line between action and awareness
The war in Ukraine demands that we think critically about our activism and ensure we are actually making a difference on the ground, writes Annika Reff PO ’25.
Film philosophy: ‘Black Mirror’ questions what really matters
TV columnist Simone Bogedal PO ’24 explores how the examination of appearances on social media in “Black Mirror” can apply to our current lives.
OPINION: Yik Yak is the unspoken hero of the 5Cs
Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak provides a crucial outlet for students to be honest about their problems and find support from their peers, writes Porter Reyes PO ’25.
OPINION: Don’t buy into the false allure of dieting products
Avoid diet plans and products that promote unhealthy habits, and instead prioritize your health, argues Mishaal Ijaz SC ’24.
OPINION: The Sheikh Jarrah protests reveal the ugly truth about social media censorship
Despite being considered an important tool for socio-political movements, social media is still plagued by prevalent power politics and censorship, argues Sae Furukawa PO ’25.
Front of house: In the digital age, all the world’s a stage
In the age of social media, what is a celebrity? In light of TikTok and YouTube stars mingling with traditional celebrities, pop culture columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24 explores this question.
‘I am divine liberal arts energy’: 5C affirmations accounts foster connections
The rise of 5C-related affirmations accounts create a space for students to connect over shared experiences and worries.
Who’s the suitest? 5C suites take to Instagram
Home suite home! Suites are documenting their everyday life on Instagram as a virtual scrapbook and a social catalyst.
OPINION: Don’t scapegoat social media alone for poor mental health
The alleged harm that social media poses to mental health is largely exaggerated, and we should learn how to use social media responsibly rather than reject it, argues Kenny Le PZ ’25.