Behind all the activity that had been going on these past few weeks, there is a child watching. Though this generation may be criticized for their wasted time in playing games like "Pokemon Go" and their widespread use of social media, no skepticism should lie in this...
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The creators of Disney’s ‘Bizaardvark’ talk weirdness and going viral
When you tune into Disney Channel’s latest hit "Bizaardvark" on Sundays at 8:30 p.m., you may think you’re watching a clever spin on the social media world starring Paige and Frankie, two comedians at Vuuugle (read: YouTube) headquarters. However, what you’re really...
Video: On set interview with the cast of Disney Channel’s ‘Bizaardvark’
I had the opportunity to sit down with the young, bright, hilarious and social media-savvy cast of Disney Channel's latest new show, "Bizaardvark," starring Madison Hu, Olivia Rodrigo, DeVore Ledridge, Ethan Wacker and Jake Paul. We chatted about everything from crazy...
How teens are blending social media with studying
The idea of spending more time on social media in an effort to raise grades and do better in school seems somewhat ironic. But doing so has proved fruitful and students from all around the world have been using Tumblr, a microblogging platform to improve their...
How much does social media affect high school students?
In today’s world, we rely heavily on technology. As a result, a type of social law has formed, requiring everyone to have somewhat of an online presence. This demand continues to grow as the internet expands its platforms and continues to connect people all around the...
Snapchat makes ‘an embarrassing mistake’ in using artwork without permission
When Woodbridge High School junior Karly Thibault was browsing through her friends' Snapchat stories, she did not expect to find her artwork worn on their faces. "I thought it was crazy cool how I had drawn that and then it was on Snapchat," Thibault said. "I was like...
Ventura Police Department works to lower city’s high crime rate
People are surrounded by crime everyday, no matter the place. No one is safe, but some people can be better prepared for incidents than others. The city of Ventura has 38.1 Part 1 crimes per 1,000 residents, giving Ventura the highest crime rate compared to other...
He’s finally got it: Leonardo DiCaprio wins the Oscar
It took six Academy Award nominations and 22 years later for the world to finally hear: "And the Oscar goes to ... Leonardo DiCaprio" The audience clapped and gave DiCaprio a standing ovation as he went on stage to accept the Academy Award for Best Actor for "The...
Opinion: Perks of Social Media
Social media is taking over and there is no denying it. Social media has its downsides, but like anything else it is important to not be blinded by the bad and to be aware of the good. Social media is changing the game and is no longer just a place where people can...
Essena O’Neill’s actions are questionable at best
On Oct. 27, Essena O'Neill, an 18-year-old with an Instagram account that had over 500,000 followers, deleted over 2,000 posts and altered the captions of the remaining photos with descriptions that pointed out her truth behind each shot. Each of the 96 remaining...