Is Social Media Bad for Democracy?
Experts are saying that voter turnout in this fall's midterm elections was the second-highest it has been in thirty years. For Democrats and Republicans, abortion and the economy were two ...What is the Ideal Form of Activism?
The Earth is warming at rates as fast as the rise of “Gen-Z” led public activism. Some of the most recent and outspoken activists have come from younger populations: Greta ...BeReal or Go Home
BeReal. Your Friends for Real, is a relatively new app all about authenticity on social media. This app has rapidly grown in popularity among Gen Z and the Boston College ...How the Term “Simp” Exacerbates Toxic Masculinity
“He’s such a simp.” An increasingly popular phrase in our media, especially among Gen-Z, a simp can be defined as “someone who will do nice things for his crush in ...How Politics and Social Media Shaped Gen Z
Generation Z is one that has witnessed several influential events throughout modern history. We were raised in a post 9/11 world, years after many of us endured the hardships brought ...A Reflection on the Impact of "Euphoria"
My Sunday evening routine has been interrupted by a welcome distraction from skin care and the Sunday Scaries. At 8:55 pm, my 8-man common room fills up with friends and ...To Speak Out or Stay Quiet - Gen Z’s Power to Mobilize
The sayings “they’re stuck in their ways,” and “they grew up in a different time” are common phrases heard on Sunday nights around my dining room table. Dinners full of ...Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Speaks to Gen Z and the Issues They Face
Up-and-coming R&B artist Arlo Parks released her debut album, discussing some of the most prominent issues facing Gen Z today.