The negative effects of social media
Social media has improved our lives for the better in many ways by allowing us to connect with people all over the world, speeding up...
-
I Finally Got a TikTok: My Experience After Using it for a Week
I have been putting off getting on the TikTok bandwagon for years now, despite my friends’ constant reminders to download it and their...
-
TikTok 'Beauty' Trends: Why They’re Problematic
The darker side of TikTok nobody talks about.
-
The Dangers of Disinformation
The Instagram aesthetic has fully taken over. From ads to activism and everything in between, it's obvious that the theme has made its mark...
-
I Gave up the News Over Lockdown: Here is What I Learnt
The modern-day nature of news as instantaneous, fast-paced, and in truth as a stream of headlines soon to be updated, can carry a number of...
-
How Black American Sign Language Became Trending On Tiktok
Tiktok is one of the most referred social media platforms in the world at the moment. Its videos are shown on almost every other platform...
-
3 Ethical Fashion Influencers Who Will Inspire You To Have A More Conscious Fashion Taste
While most Instagram influencers promote fast fashion brands and use outfit inspirations on a daily basis, these three women aim at doing the opposite.
-
Be Careful About Posting Your Vaccine Card Online
When I scroll through social media, I keep seeing my followers’ vaccination cards. Their intentions are honorable; it encourages others to get vaccinated while simultaneously telling them that the individual has the vaccine. It comes from a place of joy, but there is a lack of awareness that makes these posts a cybersecurity risk.
-
How Social Media Has Warped Our Perception of Reality
Social media has become one of the most impactful parts of our generation. We are constantly on our phones, checking our Instagram, and...
-
No, You Don't Need To Keep Your Ex on Social Media
Breaking up is a hard enough thing to do and go through, but social media adds a whole new element to it. It seems as though when we keep...
-
Doom Scrolling & How to Avoid It
As a form of escape from work, school, personal drama, and the rest of life’s problems, I often turn to social media platforms such as...
-
Why I Gave Up Instagram
Over winter break, about halfway through the pandemic, I found myself in a really weird state of mind. I was at home with my family, had no...
-
Olivia O'Brien's Sociopath: A Scary Good Music Video
Olivia O’Brien took to Youtube to release her latest horror-inspired single, “Sociopath,” on Friday, April 9. The song premiered with a...
-
Women Don't Owe You "Honesty" About Their Bodies
Is Kim K lying about her butt implants? We analyze her body down to a microscopic level to find out! Since the conception of the social...
-
It’s Okay If You Didn’t Change During the Pandemic
For some people, this pandemic has allowed them to understand themselves and become new people. But for others, this simply wasn’t the case.
-
What Self-Care Activity You Should Do This Week, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Zodiac signs are one of the best and most exciting ways to get in tune with yourself and your needs. They make talking about how we feel...
-
Why Everyone Should Start Using Pinterest (If You Haven’t Already)
When you think of the most popular social media platforms today in 2021, you probably think of Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok. What most...
-
How Social Media (Amongst Many Others) Ruined My Body Image
Sometimes all I can do is wonder why I look the way I do.
-
Why is YouTube So Okay With Problematic Creators?
TW: Rape, pedophilia Youtuber apologies used to be so fun for me to watch, either because the apology was so ridiculously bad or because...
-
Building Healthier Social Media Habits
Social media has become a huge part of our lives, and as useful as it can be for finding jobs, meeting new people, or viewing entertaining...
