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In this article -- about how sites like TikTok are enabling new ways of preserving memories like a digital scrapbook -- a girl with a red shirt and hair is smiling at posts on her iphone against a blended background of pink, orange and green, dotted with brown stars. A speech bubble extends from the phone, containing old photographs and hearts, representing the memories found in the posts therein.

The Rise of Digital Scrapbooking: How TikTok Makes Nostalgia Trendy

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

How has TikTok made a universal feeling we all have become viral? How do we use this platform to commemorate milestones?…

February 19, 2024

‘You Don’t Own Me’: The Advertisement Taking TikTok By Storm

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

The newfound fame of an iconic song through advertising sparks conversation around sexuality. Objectification in media.…

February 8, 2024

TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood.…

January 6, 2024

An illustration of a tablet with TikTok on display and a stack of novels that are popular TikTok books

Top 3 Popular TikTok Books That Didn’t Deserve The Hype

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Were they really that amazing?…

December 24, 2023

Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music?

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.…

February 28, 2023

TikTok image that shows how many notifications one can get when not checking the app

Young TikTok Stars Risk Everything For Fame

Kane Howard, York College

The social media app is a platform where almost anyone can get their fifteen seconds of fame. But for content creators who aren't even adults yet, what is the real price of attention?…

November 10, 2022

A phone with the TikTok app symbol on it, overlaid with a "no" sign

10 Things You Can Do Instead of Getting Distracted by TikTok

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

The app is a large part of our lives; here's a list of things that will help you stay focused on work instead of endless scrolling.…

October 3, 2022

5 Popular Songs That Got Famous From TikTok

Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

Your favorite song might be on here.…

September 17, 2022

Pink Sauce: The TikTok Trend’s Rise, Fall and Possible Redemption

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Now that the dust has (seemingly) settled, let’s talk about the mysterious sauce that's dominating social media.…

August 17, 2022

A mock playbill for the Bridgerton Musical

TikTok’s ‘Bridgerton the Musical’ Takes the Stage

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

In anticipation of Barlow & Bear’s live performance of their musical inspired by the hit show, rewind in time to see how they went from TikTok to the Grammys.…

July 20, 2022

TikTok’s Obsession With Miles Teller Has Given a Boost to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The actor has quite literally soared and landed safely into our hearts.…

June 25, 2022

Record Labels’ New Fixation on TikTok Is Prompting Backlash From Artists

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

To the dismay of some musicians, recording companies are increasingly demanding that they regularly post on the platform to boost sales.…

June 24, 2022

Why You Should Delete Your TikTok

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

After taking time off from the app, I realized that my mental health had drastically improved in more ways than one.…

May 4, 2022

Reflective of the villain era, a neon light states you are what you listen to.

On TikTok, Music Is Entering Its ‘Villain Era’

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

In this latest trend, people are embracing villainy and choosing to put themselves first. …

April 22, 2022

TikTok Is Reshaping Politics and Ruining Online Discourse

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

With the rise in the platform's popularity over the past few years since its release, perhaps it's better to leave the heated political debates out of it.…

March 27, 2022

gayle, an alleged industry plant, in her music

TikTok Is Obsessed With Exposing ‘Industry Plants’

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.…

March 13, 2022

in article about TikTok sleuthing, two people connecting evidence together

TikTok Sleuthing, and When It Goes Too Far

Lena Bramsen, The New School

From missing persons cases to infamous killers, the macabre becomes a subject of seemingly harmless fascination on the app. Unfortunately, sometimes innocent people get caught in the crossfire.…

March 11, 2022

Showing off her microtrends, a vibrantly dressed young woman poses as she takes a selfie.

5 Problematic TikTok Microtrends for the History Books

Lena Bramsen, The New School

While these fast-paced trends come to life and then die in record time, fast fashion companies rake in the profit through unethical practices.…

February 18, 2022

Illustration of a man in a hardhat, who is credited with starting the viral "bing bong" TikTok audio.

Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About TikTok’s ‘Bing Bong’

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The viral New York meme that has taken TikTok and the sports industry by storm only continues to rise in popularity.…

December 22, 2021

Influencers HeyKimAndTyler pose for an Instagram photo, Kim smiling and Tyler throwing up a peace sign.

HeyKimAndTyler Improve Their Audience’s Moods Through TikToks

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

When you’re having a bad day, check out this Irish couple and enjoy some laughs from their prank-based short video content.…

October 31, 2021

Influencer Gregisms poses for a thumbnail.

TikToker Gregisms Entertains Fans With His Hilarious Reactions to Everyday Life

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The trained actor and social media star brightens viewers' days with comedic content based on his reactions to the world.…

October 24, 2021

If You Look Closely, You’ll See That Most TikTok Dances Are Just the Same

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

These viral sensations are repetitive, making their popularity over more creative works frustrating.…

September 26, 2021

Soulja Boy’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Takes TikTok by Storm

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

It started as a freestyle on his livestream — now, TikTokers are rapping the song about the Adult Swim cartoon in front of historical sites.…

September 23, 2021

Mars Musician in article about TikTok art

‘Remember Me’ TikTok Trend Sees Creators Celebrating Unique Artists

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A cover by @mars_is_great is inspiring other users to include the song in videos of their own as they appreciate remarkable works.…

September 17, 2021

An illustration to accompany an article about the No Way Home trailer, Spider-Man is framed by Dr. Octopus's mechanical tentacles.

Never-Ending Rumors, TikTok Leaks and Broken Records: The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Is Here

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The long wait is finally over.…

September 12, 2021

In an article about Caffeinication, an illustration of an array of colorful and vibrant coffee drinks

Coffee Lovers Need To Check Out Caffeinication on TikTok

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

In an effort to romanticize life’s simplest tasks, this content creator turns at-home coffee making into a culinary art form.…

August 17, 2021

Caitlin Reilly enjoying a well-deserved beach break

Caitlin Reilly’s Hysterical TikToks Sets Her Apart From Other Creators

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Her Instagram bio reads, ‘multi-hyphenate powerhouse,’ and that title fits her perfectly. The comedian has made waves on TikTok with PG-13 comedy that doesn't use marginalized communities or awkward faces as her punchlines.…

August 11, 2021