Is Originality Dead?
Recently, I was scrolling on TikTok when I came across a video captioned, “POV: interacting with the girl with a…
The NBA Cannot Help but Remind Us of Its Apathy
Kevin Durant has long been the subject of social media controversy throughout his NBA career, stemming from his Twitter antics,…
The Performative Spam
Follow request after follow request, I am exhausted by what the Instagram spam has become: performative. Why does my friend’s…
Trump’s Irreverent AI Response to the ‘No Kings’ Protests
With almost 7 million people joining together and voicing their opposition to the current administration, the national discontent for President…
Nepal and Indonesia Said It First: The Time For Change Is Now
In September 2025, Nepal erupted in what has been widely proclaimed as a “Gen Z revolt,” when the government abruptly shut…
“Hey @realdonaldtrump lmk if u need break up advice”: Musk and Trump’s Social Media Feud
Unexpected tensions between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump boiled over last week as Musk publicly incited arguments between the…
Real Life or Just Insta?
Boston College 2028: the name of the accepted students’ Instagram page. During my senior year of high school, I constantly…
The Romanticization of True Crime
In the past decades, the obsession with serial killers and true crime has grown, contributing to dangerous consequences for victims…
The Presidential Candidates and Their Social Media Campaigns
During the 2024 presidential election, the battle was defined by campaigning tactics and ideological contrast. An important factor in Donald…
Media Reaction to Liam Payne’s Death and the Intensity of One Direction Fans
Like many others surely reading this, I was a Directioner who was devastated to read the news about former member…
The Power of Social Media in Politics
On July 21st, Charli XCX tweeted, “Kamala IS brat,” initiating widespread social media support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Since…
Diatribe: TikTok Brain Rot
The Gavel’s Diatribe acts as the satirical medium for short rants over topics ranging from complete triviality to utmost importance.…