It’s Unfortunately Impossible to Punish Social Media Bots
If you’ve browsed social media and examined the users that the algorithms recommend to you, as well as those in the comment sections, you might have encountered “people” who post controversial opinions. There’s a ton of pro-Israel bots among this horde who come in droves to any tweet that has the word “Israel” in it. […]
New Jersey Signs Act to Limit Social Media Addiction for Children
New Jersey is taking measures to protect children from online harm as the typical teen spends 35 hours a week on social media platforms, which is the equivalent of a full-time job. Gov Mikie Sherril signed the “New Jersey Kids Code Act,” which will force platforms to make children’s accounts harder to find, set default […]
I Miss When Social Media Wasn’t Constantly About Politics
I remember when I was in high school, and Facebook wasn’t even a thing yet. We had Myspace, and nobody posted anything political on it. We all worried about how many friends we had, and it was like a competition to see who had the most. My sophomore year, I think, is when Facebook was […]
Does Posting About an Issue Actually Create Change?
When someone posts something political on their social media such as FaceBook my reaction is “Oh boy, here we go” These posts never do anything to change what is actually going on in the world. Unless you have real power in poltitics or the government, nothing will change. You can complain about global warming or […]
Politics & Social Media: Our Toxic Relationship
One of the best pieces of advice given to us, at any age or at any time in our lives, is to avoid forming toxic relationships and leaving behind connections that are no longer bringing us a sense of peace. However, when that toxic relationship is between what we see on our screens and what […]
How Technology Keeps the Youth Out of Trouble
My parents always shamed my fixation with video games. They said that I stayed in the house too much, remaining isolated from other kids my age. They believed that going outside and making friends was imperative to my social development, and while that statement reigns true, I ended up turning out to be just fine. […]
Can Doomscrolling be Educational?
I can honestly say that I don’t enjoy scrolling on social media as much as I used to. With our feeds being flooded with negative and depressing news, AI-generated videos, and “brain-rot” content, I find myself putting my phone down after just a few minutes. Doomscrolling, which “rose to prominence during the [COVID-19] pandemic,” according […]
Recent Trump Posts Signalize New Wave of Racism
Donald Trump’s second term as The U.S. President has been quite memorable to say the least—and for all of the wrong reasons. Trump has, for years, encouraged the deportation of immigrants from the United States. While he claims that these persistent efforts to remove individuals who are not legal U.S. citizens are to protect the […]
Casting Influencers as the New Theater Marketing
TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, was recently cast as a dancer in the Broadway production “& Juliet,” drawing in a new fanbase. Social media stars aren’t just promoting shows anymore, but taking part in them. This encourages younger audiences to explore the theater world, but many wonder if these creators genuinely deserve their spot. Although many […]
GRWM Videos Change How We See Ourselves
Everyone online has seen the trend. A girl, recording on TikTok, starts doing her makeup while talking about her life. Whether it be her weekend plans, a breakup or a pimple on her chin, we are all obsessed with the gossip. It’s not about just getting ready, it’s the whole process of sharing yourself. When […]
The Hidden Cost of the Lip Filler Trend
Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a quick fix for your self-esteem. […]
When The Show Plays A Role In The Discourse Shaping Online Identity
After examining the current media landscape and the online discussions centered around different interpretations of characters and the stories told about them, it’s plain to see that television is no longer just a medium for storytelling but a catalyst for identity formation and digital discourse. Today’s shows aren’t merely written to entertain; they’re engineered to […]
