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Sienna Mae Gomez’s Sexual Assault Allegations Highlight the Struggles of Male Victims Everywhere
Sienna Mae Gomez’s rise to fame emulated most modern-day social media stars’ stories of viral success. She had…
Louis Tomlinson Fans Compete in the “‘Walls’ Olympics” – How Fans Activate in the Modern Age of the Internet
Louis Tomlinson fan accounts joined together in April of 2020 to launch a large series of “competitive streaming…
Influencer Antics Have Gone Too Far
Trigger Warning: This article discusses serious issues regarding minors. I’m no stranger to the tumult of social media…
Op-ed: Why It’s Problematic to Label AAVE as Stan Culture
Black culture is so heavily ingrained in pop culture that people unfamiliar with aspects of Black culture have…
Can We Stop Glamorizing Mental Illness On Social Media?
The turn of the twenty-first century has seen a radical shift in our attitudes towards mental health. Before,…
Black Women’s Pain Is Not Your Source of Entertainment
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the…
Our Unhealthy Obsession With Relatability
At its heart, it’s simple: we flock towards those who are most like us. We crave connection, and…
Breonna Taylor’s Death is Not a Meme
“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” started out as a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter…
How Tiktok Perpetuates Unwanted Stereotypes
Tiktok, a social media app that allows users to create short videos in a variety of genres from…
TikTok, Tumblr And Emma Chamberlain: The Internet And Eating Disorder Culture
Do you remember reading your mother’s magazines and finding tips on losing weight? Maybe you’ve stumbled upon an…
Commentary Channels Have Become YouTube’s Watchdogs
A national health crisis. Cries of activism. The answering tide of social reform. Along with this havoc, comes…
Family Vloggers Are Exploitative And Must Be Stopped
The trending page on YouTube has always been a cesspool of sensationalist thumbnails and clickbait titles, but recently…