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An illustration showing the negative effects of social media on mental health.

Social Media Can Be a Huge Detriment to Your Mental Health

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

While there are plenty of benefits to using social media, like keeping up with friends and family, overuse can have a negative impact on one's well-being.…

May 24, 2021

A rainbow illustration of a girl listening to music for an article about how social media allows for the sharing of songs and artists. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Social Media Allows Users To Make Their Music Taste a Personality Trait

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Apps such as bopdrop and features like Spotify Wrapped support the idea that a person’s favorite songs can hint at their character. Is this a bad thing, or is there some validity to it?…

April 3, 2021

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‘Spree’ Offers a Lesson in the Dangers of Social Media Obsession

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Joe Keery-led comedy-horror film satirizes influencer culture and sheds light on the consequences of online narcissism.…

March 11, 2021

in an article about book hauls, a photograph of five books stacked on top of each other

Do Book Hauls Negatively Impact Readers on Social Media?

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

The latest trend within Instagram's literary community has only increased in popularity, but it may risk alienating readers through its promotion of consumerism.…

February 15, 2021

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3 Fact Checking Strategies To Combat Social Media Misinformation

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Social media has been a useful source for news and critical information. However, it is essential that you fact check information and ensure it is reputable.…

September 14, 2020

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Some Social Media Activist Hashtags Are Disconnected From Their Origins

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

From black squares to grayscale selfies accompanied with #ChallengeAccepted, Instagram activism is turning more and more into a bandwagon for people to jump on. Is it harming the original movements?…

August 11, 2020

Illustration by Veronica Chen of four people on social media on their phones

Is Social Media Impacting the Development of Younger Children?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Parents face a new dilemma: navigating the role of technology and its potential negative impacts on their offspring in the digital age. …

July 26, 2020

Amidst Quarantine, Social Media Has Shined a Light on Global Protests

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

As people scroll through Instagram and Twitter during lockdown, they are forced to confront images from injustices around the world.…

July 16, 2020

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Social Media Art Is Spreading Awareness for Black Lives Matter

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Amidst recent injustices and unrest, Instagram illustrators are using their works to support activists and to call attention to Black victims of racist violence.…

June 15, 2020

Illustration of social media users engaging with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Why Advocating for Black Lives on Social Media Is So Important

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Your online presence is an important tool for demonstrating support for black voices.…

June 10, 2020

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Is Social Media Turning Us Into Reckless Spenders?

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

It's become an integral part of our lives, affecting the way we feel about ourselves — and possibly causing some financial drawbacks as well.…

May 4, 2020

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The Relationship Between Grieving and Social Media

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

It's changed the way we grieve and share condolences, but that may not always be a good thing.…

March 27, 2020

Girl looking at social media on her phone

Are College Students Addicted to Social Media Use?

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

You have all the information you could ever want at your fingertips. It's easy to become obsessed with so much power.…

March 6, 2020

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Instagram Cookies: The Answer to Social Media’s Sweet Tooth

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

You will get lost in your cravings while scrolling through this gourmet and gooey world.…

February 17, 2020

An illustration of people using dying social media platforms

The Safety in Dying Social Media Platforms

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Digital ghost towns seem to provide more comfort than when they were at their peak.…

February 12, 2020

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‘Diagnosis’ and the Life-Saving Power of Social Media

Carli Moses, Union University

Sanders’ diagnosis? You need to rethink social media.…

August 28, 2019

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Why Social Media Influencers Are the Scariest Mentors of Our Generation

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

Being you is the trendiest thing to be.…

July 16, 2019

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Nonbinary People Are Gaining Recognition Throughout Hollywood and Social Media

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Gender identities that live outside the binaries are beginning to be more widely recognized in society.…

July 6, 2019

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How Social Media Influencers Could Save the World

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Although controversial, influencers can spark positive change.…

May 1, 2019

How to Cut Out Social Media Toxicity

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

Hate-follows should be the first thing to go.…

March 5, 2019

Social Media Moms Are Redefining What Motherhood Looks Like

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Motherhood used to define women. Now, it's just one part of who they are.…

January 17, 2019

How Social Media Ushered in the Era of the Pet

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

Good boys and good girls across the world have the internet to thank for soaring pet-adoption rates.…

January 11, 2019

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We Need to Talk About Public Cries for Help on Social Media

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

When Pete Davidson threatened suicide, was he being vulnerable or manipulative?…

December 28, 2018

The Case for Removing Likes and Follower Counts from Social Media

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Share if you agree.…

December 1, 2018

10 Times Kylie Jenner’s Social Media Made Me Wonder How She’s Still Famous

Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

It clearly pays to be born in the right family.…

September 28, 2018

What We Can Learn from Disastrous Social Media Events

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Tinder Trap, Fyre Festival, TanaCon: They all point to one thing.…

September 15, 2018

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21 Social Media Animal Celebrities You Should Follow ASAP

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

These furry friends will put your follower count to shame.…

September 13, 2018

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OnlyFans Is the Only Social Media Site Built Exclusively for Sharing Nudes

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

18+ only.…

September 12, 2018

Why You Should Take Occasional Social Media Hiatuses

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

It's okay. You can do it.…

September 6, 2018

Here Are 4 Female Celebrities Who Cyberbullying Forced Off Social Media

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

From hateful comments to mocking memes, social media has become too much for these celebs.…

August 29, 2018

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