Tag: Social media

TikTok influencers interrogate strangers for content

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 […]

SGA hosts panel to discuss Iranian protest movement

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 […]

Ramapo engages in discussion of Eating Disorders Awareness Week

On Tuesday, Ramapo hosted a discussion that dove into social media and practicing self-love amongst Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). Ramapo’s Counseling Services, Ramapo Psychology Professor Jessica Saunders and The Renfrew Center’s professional relations representative Nancy Graham aimed to help those who attended fight against eating disordered thoughts. EDAW, according […]

TikTok opponents deem it a U.S. security hazard

It has been a debate for the past few years on whether TikTok should be banned in the United States. The online social media platform gained immense popularity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has since grown in users. Concerns about TikTok have risen from its parent company, ByteDance, being based […]