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Is Social Media Increasing Depression Rates?

Is Social Media Increasing Depression Rates?

There’s a lot of talk about how people are increasingly depressed because of social media, and it is true.  According to the Child Mind Institute, teenage and young adult users who spend the most time on social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook were shown to have a 53% higher rate of reported depression […]

Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys

Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys

With less than a week until her first Grammys appearance, Chappell Roan released an earnest social media post thanking her fans for their support during the biggest year of her career. The “Good Luck, Babe” singer has been nominated for six Grammys, including Best New Artist, where she’ll face off against Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and […]

How to Train Your Mind to Quit Social Media for Good

How to Train Your Mind to Quit Social Media for Good

Growing up with social media makes it almost impossible to imagine a world without it. When it seems like you have nothing to do, your fingers retort to mindlessly scrolling through social media apps like TikTok or Instagram. Sound familiar? It makes it even easier to mindlessly scroll and lose track of time when most […]

The Influence of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest on style trends (Op-Ed)

The Influence of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest on style trends (Op-Ed)

Now more than ever, social media platforms have a significant impact on what people wear. Social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok have changed the way individuals think about and interact with fashion. With the advent of fast fashion and the spread of aesthetics, these platforms have changed the face of fashion and given […]

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

It is impossible to exaggerate the influence of social media on the eating habits of teenagers in the modern day, particularly young ladies. The concept of “performance,” in which genuineness is subordinated to conformity, has flourished on social media. Because they are so concerned with fitting in and being accepted, many teenagers adopt negative habits […]

Kenan Thompson’s Milestone of 1500 Sketches on SNL

Kenan Thompson’s Milestone of 1500 Sketches on SNL

Kenan Thompson reached a milestone accomplishment of performing in 1500 sketches on Saturday Night Live on March 5. The veteran comedian, who has been a part of the SNL cast since 2003, performed his 1500th skit, “Home Repair Show” before receiving a backstage celebration from cast and crewmates, applauding the star for his amazing accomplishment.

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