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Opinion: Short attention spans correlate with use of technology
Scientists have found that the use of technology and the tiny screens in our pockets might be altering the way…
Opinion: Stop sexualizing Asian culture
Throughout American history and social media, Asian culture has repeatedly been misrepresented, whether it be through stereotypically portraying Asian characters…
Opinion: Performative activism — How to spot it and what it means
Everyone turned into an activist this last summer. Filling their Instagram stories, Twitter timelines and Tik Tok for-you pages with…
Review: ‘The Social Dilemma’ reveals the harsh reality of social media
Nine hours per day. According to a study from the Pew Research Center, the average teenager in the United States…
Opinion: How social media influencers are challenging toxic masculinity in today’s society
It’s Sunday evening — family movie night, and you eagerly position yourself in the best seat on the couch while…
Opinion: Endless scrolling shapes our social media landscape
Although nearly all of us grew up beside social media, it’s worth remembering that we’re still susceptible to the largely…
Opinion: Should parents have social media control tools?
Whether parents should have control over their children’s social media is a question most parents struggle with, especially during online…
Opinion: The intersection of activism and anger
This week, social media accounts titled “Exposing Trump supporters” have taken high school Instagram culture by storm. Account after account…
Opinion: Be aware or Beware — The importance of mindfully consuming information
The dangers of fake news are growing by the day and a large part of this is due to how…