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The Problem of Social Media and Roe v. Wade
When I wake up to a flurry of texts in my The Gavel Opinions section’s group chat, I never really know what to expect. The last time this happened, one ...Elon Musk Buys Twitter For $44 Billion
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion on April 25, 2022. This comes after a series of negotiations between the entrepreneur and Twitter’s board. Originally, Twitter ...How Climate Change Challenges the Psyche
Apocalypse certainly isn’t new to the human psyche. Threats of nuclear warfare, terrorism, and disease have plagued our collective mental health for years. However, one particular peril seems to be ...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 ...The Corporate Side of TikTok
TikTok has taken the world by storm over the past several years. The app has become a hub for comedy, social activism, connection, and more. The sustained success of TikTok ...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 ...Debunking 'TikTok Tourette's'
Two years into the pandemic, most of us are familiar with the grim reality of isolation. Whether it be aimlessly scrolling through social media for hours or sitting on Zoom ...Corporations, It's Time to Use Your Power and Boycott Facebook
Patagonia is boycotting Facebook, which raises the question: should other companies be following in their footsteps? Patagonia Chief Executive Ryan Gellert urged Facebook to “prioritize people and planet over profit.” ...
