TikTok quickly rose in popularity this year but has many problematic characteristics like sexualizing young kids and devaluing true art.
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OPINION: Cell phones are more toxic than the California wildfires
The California fires are awful, but their side effect of temporary power-loss is a reminder of the toxic nature of cell phones.
Popped up: Reddit might be what you’re looking for in times of procrastination
In this week’s pop culture column, Hannah Avalos PO ’21 compares her experiences on Reddit and Instagram, claiming that anonymity on Reddit allows users to more authentically connect with others.
OPINION: Activism on social media isn’t lip service — it’s a catalyst for change
Activism on social media may seem overwhelming and performative at times, but it’s vital to accomplishing change and promoting solidarity.
OPINION: Dark tourism is a moral gray area, especially with social media
There’s a nifty feature on Instagram. Search up a location, and users can see all public posts that have tagged this location. It’s an
‘People are just people’: Musician Todrick Hall on self-love and social media
In an era of social media, relatability and self-branding, Todrick Hall just wants us to be ourselves.
New Yorker journalist explores free speech in the social media era
In the digital age, social media has called into question everything we believe about free speech. That’s according to Andrew Marantz, a journalist and
OPINION: The high cost associated with ‘being oneself’
In the age of social media and Gen Z-proclaimed self-love, the phrase “be yourself” is nearly ubiquitous. “Be yourself” can mean being silly, quirky,
OPINION: ‘Woke Twitter’ needs to hold itself accountable
In the atmosphere of blackface accusations against Instagram influencers, Ariana Grande has come under the spotlight for potential cultural appropriation and revealed the hypocrisy
OPINION: The multi-dimensional facade of the “pop-up experience”
You may have seen the photos. Positively blissful young people frolic through fields of giant daisies, pose next to enormous gummy bears, and fling