As time has gone on, I feel like the term media literacy has lost its meaning and become more and more of a buzzword. Media literacy is a necessary tool, not just for people who want to be involved in...

Somewhere between skin care and skull measurements, young men are being sold a dangerous lie that not only can masculinity be engineered, it probably should be. “LooksMaxxing” isn’t just another...

There used to be a time when I didn’t know what the term “parasocial” meant. I was young, rather sheltered, relatively unbothered, and not curious enough to find out either. But then I grew up and...

Maybe it is “that damn phone.” Everything is fast on the internet. Jokes that are funny one week are subsequently cringeworthy the next. Everything is niche. Everything is a subculture. Everything...

The internet is stuck in a time loop, and in 2026, millions have somehow convinced themselves they’re back in 2016. How is that possible when time machines don’t exist? It’s simple, really, just...

College students are dominating the social media landscape by providing their followers with honesty, advice, and product recommendations.  As these campus influencers gain popularity online and establish...

It’s no secret that influencers and traditional celebrities shape both fashion and beauty trends. However, not many are aware of the distinct differences that reflect their platforms.  While traditional...

She scrolls with her thumb hovering over the screen, not quite landing, like she’s bracing for something. Her shoulders tighten. Her stomach pulls inward, not because she’s moving, but because she’s...

Generation Z has had the opportunity to grow up and evolve with social media. From seeing the start of these apps in their humble beginnings, Gen Z has watched them have a worldwide impact on every aspect...

When our country was founded in 1776, people had to attend local news readings at town halls, homes, and other gathering places in order to stay informed. They would often hear from one of the roughly...

Political violence isn’t new, especially in America’s bloodied, war-torn history.  Modern-day political violence is unique in that many high-profile cases are often committed by individuals, acting...

I used to think that worrying about how I looked was just part of growing up, something everyone has dealt with from time to time. But talking to my peers made me realize how common it is to constantly...