Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury

There’s nothing wrong with staying up-to-date on trends, but this one may cause more harm than good. 

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

Social media users are gradually moving away from carefully curated posts in favor of showing a more raw and genuine side of their lives.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

As the usage of older apps is outpaced by that of their newer counterparts, young social media users are trying to forgo coveted aesthetics in favor of bringing about change.

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.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

TikTok users are bringing back another relic from the past — this time they’re turning an old Pixar movie into a creative music trend.