Why I No Longer Use Social Media
This is a bit embarrassing to admit...but from ages 12 to 19, I wanted to be an influencer. Like bad. Ever since I started using Instagram...
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The Shortcomings of Stan Twitter
Twitter is a well-known social media platform that has attracted millions of users worldwide. The simplicity and fast-paced nature of the...
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Moral Panics, Conspiracy Theories and Confusion: The Nation of Misinformation
We live in a world where the answers to all our most profound queries are at our fingertips. The internet has made it possible to access...
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My Experience Deleting Social Media for a Week
Are you thinking about taking a break from social media? Here’s my take.
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Is Twitter Spaces A Positive Additional Feature?
Twitter Spaces was announced in December of 2020 as “a new way to have live audio conversations on Twitter.” It hopes to build community...
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The Rise (and Fall) of the Influencer: How to Escape the Grip of Instagram Personalities on Your Feed
Unfollowing the Kardashians on Instagram changed my life. I know how dramatic that sounds - just hear me out. Pre-pandemic, my social media...
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My Thoughts on the New Twitter Spaces
This month, Twitter has been rolling out one of its newest features: Twitter Spaces . Described on their about page as “a place to come...
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Why You Should Take a Break from Social Media
We are all guilty of looking at someone and wanting what they have without taking the time to appreciate what we have already been blessed...
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Social Media Marketing: A Brief Platform Breakdown
Social media marketing is becoming one of the most important skills to learn. Before tackling how to market on digital platforms, it’s...
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Why People Are Currently Boycotting Trader Joe's
Employee fired after raising concerns for COVID-19 protocols.
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Taylor Swift Defends Herself Against Sexist Commentary. Again.
Haters gonna hate, and they continue to hate on Taylor Swift.
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5 Hilarious Women to Follow on Twitter
Twitter — and let’s be honest, the world — can be kind of a miserable place these days. We are almost one year into the pandemic officially...
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Tik Tok, Let’s Talk
With its debut in 2016, Tik Tok has soared to unimaginable popularity. Forbes attributes the app’s success to its easy use, encouragement...
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The Complexities of Social Justice and Fashion
Is it worthwhile when people do not have pure intentions and just want to make a quick buck?
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“Womxn” vs “Women”: Can Good Intentions Become Exclusionary?
Womxn has been a popular term in the past few years to be more inclusive-- but is it doing more harm than good?
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4 Reasons Why You Should Take a Social Media Detox
Although the pandemic has increased our screentime on our phones, I’ll speak for many of us in saying that I feel more disconnected from myself and others than ever before.
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The Road to Suspension: 7 of Trump's Worst Tweets
We've all seen how cringe-worthy Trump's Twitter presence was throughout his presidency- let's take a minute to remember why we should be happy he's banned.
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How Social Media Platforms Are Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and there’s so much to celebrate and talk about. According to History.com , “Black History Month is an...
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My Social Media Silence
The truth behind why I don’t want to be perceived on social media
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Getting Off Social Media: How It Helped Alleviate My Sadness and Depression
Nowadays, it’s common to be part of at least one social media platform. Be it Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or even Tiktok, you’re considered other-worldly if you’re not completely immersed in at least one of them. Not only does social medial affect mentla health but it’s addictive - and that’s a fact. No really, its a fact . During a talk at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, Chamath Palihapitiya, Facebook’s former vice president for user growth stated, “I feel tremendous guilt… I think we have created tools that are ripping apart the social fabric of how society works,” he then went on to say that his children “aren’t allowed to use that sh*t”.
