Coachella’s Hallowed History
Big, bright, and boho-chic: these words may come close to summing up the festival powerhouse that is Coachella. Each April, music lovers and social media influencers storm the tiny town …
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From H-Mart Gate To Bebot, Filipino Trends Take Over TikTok– But, Where Are The Filipino Content Creators?
Recently, TikTok has been booming with controversy about a discourse regarding a well-known Asian store named “H-Mart.” It started when TikTok user @say_qis posted a video talking about an experience …
TikTok’s Color Language, Yellow Font and Pink Font
If you spent time on TikTok or Instagram Reels over the past few months, you might have noticed videos captioned in yellow or soft pink font, and while it may …
#HashtagsBlocked #WhatIsGoingOn
Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, there have been an overwhelming amount of executive orders that were signed. One of which is the recent TikTok ban that was delayed until its current …
TikTok is Banned?
In the spring of 2024, President Biden signed a law that would make TikTok banned in America. This controversial decision has led the 170 million active American users (Backlinko) to …
Have We Become Too Dependent on Technology As Students?
Last November of 2024, Washington suffered from a deadly bomb cyclone that caused region-wide power outages that lasted for days. With utilities, data connection, electricity and overall technology down, many …
Our Fractured Identities
You are being watched. Not in the way of private investigators and tailing cars but in a way that we all have readily welcomed into our lives. As you read …
Attention Spans – Are They Shrinking?
As students, it seems that social media and digital technology have increasingly diminished our attention spans, which definitely has significant consequences for our performance. Attention span is defined as “the …
“Your Body, My Choice” What Nick Fuentes’ Viral Post Reveals About Abortion Dialogue in the US
“Your body, my choice. Forever.” That’s what Nicholas Fuentes posted on X on election night, Nov 5th, when it was clear that Trump had won the presidency. This X post …
Will TikTok Really Be Banned in the USA?
According to the Pew Research Center, the United States holds one-third of its U.S. adults as TikTok users. There have been recent talks about the proposed TikTok ban from all …
Elon Musk’s X Corp. Sues Nonprofit Fighting Online Hate Speech: What Does This Say About Its New Philosophy?
X updated its blog on Aug. 7, announcing that the company had “filed a legal claim” against Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The blog claims that CCDH is trying …
Meet X: What’s Going on With Elon Musk’s Controversial Rebranding of Twitter?
When you go onto the Apple App Store, no longer will you see the Twitter app with its iconic blue background and white bird outline. Instead, you’ll be greeted by …
OPINION: TikTok Live: The Strangest Place on the Internet
If you’ve ever been on TikTok LIVE, you know that it’s filled with oddities, like a virtual market — its very own virtual culture. Some content you might expect is …
Montana Becomes the First State to Ban TikTok
On Wednesday, May 17, the U.S. state of Montana became the first to ban the popular application known as TikTok. The discourse and history surrounding the banning of TikTok dates …
Interview With Snapchat’s ‘My Ai’: Can It Replace Real Friendships?
As soon as Snapchat released “My AI” in late April, numerous users began leaving one-star reviews in the App Store directly related to this new update. One common complaint is …
OPINION: Social Media Hasn’t Replaced Reading – It Made It More Popular
In an era where technology is often seen as a destroyer of traditional habits and hobbies, a surprising trend has emerged. Social media, often accused of shortening attention spans and …
OPINION: The Importance of Watching Foreign Media
Though I can possibly consider “Pokémon” or “Ponyo” my introduction to foreign shows and films, my interest truly developed following a TikTok. After scrolling on my TikTok For You Page …
OPINION: Journalism Still Plays a Critical Role in Society, Despite Shifting Media Landscapes
Journalism, the cornerstone of democratic societies, plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and safeguarding democratic principles. However, many journalists find themselves in the paradoxical situation of being both …
“Amusing Ourselves to Death”: Why News as Entertainment is Costing Us Critical Thinking
Picture this: it’s a Sunday morning, and you’re sitting on your couch, scrolling through your phone. The headlines are a mixed bag of celebrity gossip, shocking news stories and viral …
OPINION: The Digital Matrix: How Social Media is Creating a Distorted Reality for Us All
As social media continues to dominate our lives, it is increasingly shaping our perception of reality. Numerous studies have shown that the brain often struggles to differentiate between fiction and …