The War Between Universal Music Group and TikTok
The recent silence from the platform TikTok has been strikingly loud. The Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have begun a war over the rights…
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Bring Back Vlogging
Remember that one happy memory you have? Your high school graduation? Or that trip you took in the summer with your friends? It may seem…
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Rich Expectations: Sofia Richie’s Journey Into Motherhood
In a departure from the usual social media announcements, Sofia Richie, the fashion icon and socialite, chose the renowned pages of Vogue to reveal her…
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Your Instagram Comments Need Some Spice
Instagram is one of the most anxiety-inducing social media apps of today. For many young adults, posting on the platform involves plenty of time spent…
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Opinion: The New “Mean Girls” Movie Was a Bust: How Did Such an Iconic Movie Turn Into a Cinematic Disaster?
The acclaimed 2004 film “Mean Girls” was the epitome of entertainment for many, becoming an enduring classic from the time it was released 20 years…
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Are Microtrends the End of the 20 Year Rule?
While past decades have left their marks with iconic fashion staples like bell bottoms, leg warmers and animal print (to name a few), it is…
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Channeling Your Academic Alter-Ego
With a new semester pending, it can be daunting to handle the balance of work, class and social life as a Penn State student. Surprisingly,…
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The Halley and Sophia TikTok Drama: Everything You Need to Know
Here we go again. Another influencer and their significant other broke up, but ANOTHER influencer slid into the ex’s Instagram DMs not even a month…
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Matt Rife’s Controversial Jokes Are Not Funny
Matt Rife has recently made waves on social media as one of the biggest up-and-coming comedians. Known for his clever wit and good looks, he…
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Callie Wilson’s “Living With Ease”
Callie Wilson, a TikToker known for her relatable content and videos of her studying for the bar exam, has come out with a long-awaited podcast….
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TikTok’s Hand in Making “Original” Looks Overdone
Those “original Halloween costumes” TikToks have cluttered the For You page all year round in an attempt to help others find unique and never before…
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The 127th Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon — a historic and challenging race that shows off a runner’s strength and endurance. This year’s winners were Evans Chebet for the…
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Ashwagandha: Is it the Placebo Effect?
If TikTok has proven anything, it’s the ability to spread a trend within a week. If talked about enough, social media has the talent of…
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Is it tick-tock on TikTok?
For years now, the government has been saying that they are working on banning TikTok. The app, which so many of us aimlessly scroll on…
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Are You Chronically Online?
Having to ask yourself if you’re “chronically online” is as Gen Z as it gets. The melting pot of media our generation is forced into…
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Best TikTok Makeup Tips and Hacks
Ever since the rise of TikTok, people have been sharing all kinds of things with each other online. One of the best things to come…
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The Chad Danforth Effect
Troy Bolton’s best friend and teammate did more than just dance, sing and steal hearts throughout the High School Musical franchise. His collection of spunky…
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Bad Branding in the Age of Social Media
Have you ever checked the comments on a viral TikTok video and wondered why there are random comments from big brands and companies such as…
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TikTok’s Possible Ban
Floating around the internet the past couple of weeks is talk about the potential ban of the app TikTok. The app, that about 150 million…
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We are a Part of the Games
Hunger Games mania is BACK! The beloved series and genre of YA Dystopia have had a re-launching on social media over the last month, due…
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