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…
Debunking ‘TikTok Tourette’s’
Two years into the pandemic, most of us are familiar with the grim reality of isolation. Whether it be aimlessly…
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…
My Strange…Social Media Addiction?
As social media becomes an ever more present part of our lives, we must evaluate the manifestation of addiction and…
The True Cost of Fast Fashion
Fast fashion has become a symbol of heightened consumerism, resulting in the exploitation of the environment and human rights violations.
Join the Herrd: The Popularization of BC’s Anonymous Social Media App
For years, anonymous posting platforms have seen huge success. These platforms provide virtual communities that enable users to post whatever…
Diatribe: On ‘Vaxholes’
Getting vaccinated inherently comes with bragging rights, but some people (vaxholes), take it just a little too far.
The Relationship Between TikTok and Negative Body Image
While TikTok has soared in popularity as an app filled with endless entertainment, we must talk about the harmful body-image…
The Harm of Social Media Filters
While social media filters can be fun, they also perpetuate beauty standards that can make people feel insecure, anxious, and…
‘The Circle’ Points to the Artifice of Social Media
“The Circle” on Netflix is starting conversations about catfishing and self-image in an age where many people live two different…
The Face of Foreign Interference in Social Media
What the Mueller Report really exposed to the American public was how foreign interference has subtly and indirectly influences the…
The Facade of Social Media
While social media can be used as a force for good, a lot can be lost in focusing on curating…