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 […]
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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 […]
OPINION: There Needs to be Regulations Regarding the Monetization of Children on Social Media
With the rise of social media, the controversial niche of “sharenting” has also grown in popularity. Sharenting refers to parents sharing content of their children on social media for monetary […]
Tomorrow Can’t Come if I Never Go to Sleep: A Look at Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
When the sun sets and I’ve hit my highest point of work-related burnout for the day, it’s not atypical for me to relax in my bedroom, busying myself by reading, […]
OPINION: The Meaningless Generation: What’s Behind Young People’s Lack of Direction?
The younger generations seem to be struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives. A recent poll conducted by The Sun in the United Kingdom revealed that a staggering […]
What’s Been Going on Since Elon Musk Bought Twitter?
Elon Musk had been trying to buy Twitter since April 14, and finally acquired it on Oct. 27 after previously trying to back out of the deal. He ended up […]
OPINION: AI Is Powering a New Type of Addiction
“I started using social media when I was 12 years old,” says Emily J., a Bellevue College student. “At first, it was just for fun. But it quickly became addictive. […]
OPINION: Parental Emotional Fulfillment on the Internet is Needed
May and June marked the celebration of two national holidays that aim to recognize those in our lives who serve as mother and father figures. Mother’s Day celebrated in May, […]
Analyzing Amusement Park Safety After Teen’s Death
During the end of March, short clips of a horrific video were spread all around the internet. They show a dropper ride slowing down and descending, presumably in order to […]
OPINION: Phones Should Not be a Part of Family Gatherings
Imagine going to a family gathering and everyone is on their phones. What, honestly, is the point of being there anymore? You can just talk to everyone on their phone […]
OPINION: The Importance of Taking Breaks from Social Media
The new standard for communication, especially post-pandemic, has been social media. Social media comes in many forms and is a way of talking/texting online, but it also is an area […]