TV columnist Simone Bogedal PO ’24 explores how the examination of appearances on social media in “Black Mirror” can apply to our current lives.
Tag: TikTok
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.
Amped up: Sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, pop-punk finds a new generation on TikTok
Pop-punk is making a comeback with a new generation on TikTok; it’s the perfect place for teens to grieve the small things lost to COVID-19, music columnist Mirabella Miller SC ’23 writes.
Front of house: Influencers should stop releasing mediocre media
Pop culture columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24 discusses the trend of lackluster content creation from influencers trying to branch out into new fields.
A recipe for success: Betsy Ding PO ’24 whips up TikTok following with food inspired by childhood
With a TikTok following of 30k, a website of her own and a Instagram full of over 700 recipes and photos of her creations, Betsy Ding PO ’24 has a lot on her plate.
Pomona student goes TikTok viral with revamped Rice Purity Test
Have you ever taken the Rice Purity Test? Meet its glo up: The Innocence Test, created by Ella Menashe PO ’23 and her best friend, which went viral on TikTok.
Foodie fantasies: ‘Oat’ we give it a try?
Food columnist Maryam Khan SC ’23 discusses her dive into the world of baked oats and whether or not this latest trend is worth a try.
Tumblr culture, techies, ‘granola’ girls: 5C students make it big on TikTok
Three current and former 5C students reflect on gaining popularity on TikTok and what it means to make it big on the platform.
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.
Lady analog, IRL: My thots on the narcissistic, hypersexual and misogynistic world of TikTok
TikTok quickly rose in popularity this year but has many problematic characteristics like sexualizing young kids and devaluing true art.