Thursday, October 3, 2024
Earlier this month, the Texas state legislature passed the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act, allowing parents to restrict and monitor their underage children’s social media behavior. Through Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Texas parents are now allowed to keep an eye on their children’s account […]
PRO In light of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a restrictive social media ban into law, there is talk about the necessity of the legislation and also concern about how the legislation is potentially harmful, possibly even a violation of the rights of youth in America. The signed bill will […]
People commenting on and criticizing other people’s bodies is nothing new, but the age of social media has only exacerbated people’s awareness of bodies, whether that be their peers from school or distant celebrities. There has been a growing awareness in recent years that commenting on others’ bodies is taboo, […]
“Everything Now,” directed by Charlie Manton, Alyssa McClelland, Laura Steinel and Dionne Edwards. “To the Bone,” written and directed by Marti Noxon. “The Longest Match” by Betsy Brenner. “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson. What do these all have in common? They are all pieces that focus on female eating disorders. […]
Recently, “canceling” celebrities has become common in pop culture. Even Taylor Swift, with her huge popularity and influence, has not been immune to its effects. Swift received Album of the Year for “Midnights” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Even though her fans were thrilled, she received backlash for not […]
Last November, three University of Idaho students — Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle — along with their friend Ethan Chapin were murdered in off-campus housing by doctoral student Bryan Kohberger. This case was a media frenzy, with TikTok conspiracy theories and accounts on X — formerly known as […]
Over the last couple of years there has been a growing issue with the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers regarding phone usage. In recent months, the issue has drifted into finding health consequences linked to excessive phone use. Studies have found that brain development and attention span are suffering […]
No topic is absent from social media, and feminism is one that receives a lot of attention, both positive and negative. The concept takes on so many different roles and is perceived in so many different ways on social media that it actually causes harm to the movement. Of course, […]
TikTok is a breeding ground for controversial trends to spread rapidly. These trends can range from an offensive dance to a dangerous act, including the blackout challenge, where users try to make themselves pass out by holding their breath. Recently, influencers have been breaching a level of confidentiality by recording […]
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a discussion panel on Monday to address the recent protest movement in Iran. The panelists included professor of political economy Dr. Behzad Yaghmaian, assistant professor of IT management Dr. Fariba Nosrati and special guest Atieh Babakhani, a Ph.D. candidate from the Criminal Justice and […]
