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In an article about hustle culture in the US, a colorful beach landscape is far off to the left hand side. A greyscale person sits on the right side, typing on a laptop computer

“Live to Work” or “Work to Live”: Is Grind Culture Killing Americans?

Ava Coates, Emory University

Corporate culture is out of control in the US. It's time to take a vacation. …

October 18, 2023

In an article about online aesthetics, vines entangle a person's hand while they hold their phone and scroll through images.

Online Aesthetic Stifles Individualism

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Preserving identity in the age of TikTok.…

September 20, 2023

In an article about wealth disparity, a split-screen image contrasts a rich person entering a mansion and a working class person entering their apartment.

Sharing Wealth Online has Stirred Controversy

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The behavior online has raised issues for people on the receiving end.…

August 30, 2023

In an article about controversy surrounding Colleen Hoover, Hoover stands in front of an abstract background, holding a book and gazing wistfully into the distance.

The Ironic Love-Hate Relationship With Colleen Hoover

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

What backlash will she face with the upcoming film adaptation of "It Ends With Us?"…

August 27, 2023

In this article about growing old, a woman in a green dress with signs of aging on her skin sits behind a table.

Aging: A Curse or a Miracle?

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

The pursuit of physical beauty does not define one's worth or the essence of who they are.…

August 11, 2023

In an article about a trend on TikTok called Corecore, a girl sits on her phone as it portrays the apps different aesthetics.

Explaining Corecore

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Among all of the Internet's trends, corecore is the new anti-trend that's starting to take over people's for-you pages.…

May 18, 2023

In an article about the bimboification of knowledge, a young blonde woman stands in front of textbooks with lipstick marks all over them.

Be Hot, Be A Bimbo

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.…

May 4, 2023

In an article about minors in K-Pop groups, a Korean woman wears a shirt bearing the words 'too young'.

K-Pop Has a Minor Dilemma

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

The K-Pop industry is debuting increasingly younger idols, and the raging success of rookie group NewJeans is only proof of the growing problem.…

April 25, 2023

The Obsession Over Evan Peters Has Reignited

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Even after two decades on screen and a recent shift toward horror, the actor's fanbase continues to adore his work.…

November 5, 2022

In an illustration about core aesthetics, a combination of many different items that people consider a part of aesthetic themes.

Does Everything Need a ‘Core’ Aesthetic?

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

With the rise of social media trends and Pinterest boards that focus on specific themes, everything seems to be done for the clout nowadays.…

October 13, 2022

Instagram’s Identity Crisis Continues Unabated

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

Recent changes to the app’s layout and its newfound emphasis on video content reveal the social media platform’s lack of focus.…

August 20, 2022

A drawing of Lemirande shows a hand holding a phone with a taco on its screen

Did Bria Lemirande Have To Apologize for Cowboy Caviar?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

The popular TikTok star made a public apology video last week, but was it warranted?…

August 9, 2022

dalgona coffee in article about mid-pandemic trends

The Resurgence of Mid-Pandemic Trends

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

What was popular on TikTok a year ago seems to be making a comeback.…

March 31, 2022

Pop Punk Has Returned to the Spotlight

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

With artists such as WILLOW and Olivia Rodrigo incorporating aspects of the genre into their music, the style seems to be making a comeback.…

March 28, 2022

Mother Mother Is Growing in Popularity After 15 Years, and You Can Thank TikTok

Beth Jordan, Aquinas College

While popular in their home country of Canada, they have long been a niche band in other parts of the world. Thanks to the popular social media platform, they are finding success in the U.S.…

June 7, 2021

TikTok app in an article about hip-hop one-hit wonders

TikTok One-Hit-Wonders Are Ruining the Hip-Hop Industry

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

If we want the genre to continue to make an impact and have a stable future, we cannot depend on music that is made to go viral on the video-sharing app.…

January 4, 2021