Tag: social media
Mar. 1, 2024
Social media is the modern fourth estate — treat it as such
The nobility, the clergy and the common people — the bane of my 8th grade history class and the first three estates of medieval and…
May. 5, 2023
From change to action: A Journey from Drexel to “This American Divide”
There was always a question that tickled the back of my mind more potently than a feather to a foot: do those who live through…
Apr. 21, 2023
The ugly truth of today’s fashion
The first time I walked into Brandy Melville, I was 15 years old. I had avoided it my entire life, opting to find my clothes…
Apr. 7, 2023
Does free speech really exist on social media?
On March 23, 2023, TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress about possible Chinese sway over the social media platform and the damage its production…
Feb. 24, 2023
The unsustainable nature of emotional support water bottles
As consumer culture has started to prioritize sustainable living and making strides in everyday life to cut down on preventable waste, it is hard to…
Nov. 4, 2022
The Psychology Behind Negative Campaigns on Social Media
Negative campaigns have been around for ages. “Mudslinging” is an musing word for negative campaigning, although I’m sure back in the day our leaders would…
Sep. 25, 2020
Drexel students take to social media to share stories and promote change
This Monday, Drexel students began their third fully-online term, coinciding with agitating civic events in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the new rise of…
Jun. 5, 2020
How Social Media Affects Mental Health of American Students
Social media platforms have taken over the world. There’s no point denying this as billions of people are using “likes” to make them feel good…
May. 29, 2020
Cancel Culture helps no one
If you spend time on any media platform, you have likely been a witness to cancel culture. It refers to the popular Internet phenomenon of…
Feb. 21, 2020
Modern technology has allowed for the profession of influencing to grow
The steady march of technology keeps moving faster and faster. Computers have revolutionized the working world, taking spreadsheets, calculations and designs from being menial tasks…