Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Illustration by Allison Lee Staff Illustrator Social media has had an undeniable effect on modern generations. From wholesome social interactions and inducing mental illness to cyberbullying and heartwarming success stories, all aspects of life are shown on and influenced by social media and its users. Social media’s impact has […]
Commodity fetishism is at the core of social media’s absurdism
Story by Sam GrotensteinAssociate Opinion Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator The Snapchat discover page is a horrible place. This may seem like hyperbole, but the explore page sits pathetically as the disgusting offspring of contemporary tabloid magazines and early 20th century travelling circus acts. It is a seemingly never-ending stream of 30 second long […]
Parental censorship hinders a child’s potential
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustration When I received my first phone at the beginning of middle school, I was beyond excited. I was enamored by the prospect of an endless internet, however unsurprisingly, I was restricted from one of the most vital forms of modern communication: social media. Parental censorship […]
Mental health cannot be commercialized
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Illustration by Terry SongAssociate Design Editor The coronavirus pandemic continues to harm teenage mental health, shown not only in student complaints of increased stress, but in such a serious way that it has produced statistical results. Adults who control the structure of student life acknowledge the existence of this […]
Opinion spread: student sexual assault and harassment — the power of social media when administration’s response isn’t enough
Story by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and harassment that some might find disturbing. The #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke in 2006, skyrocketed into mainstream conversation when the hashtag began trending on Twitter in 2017. It quickly […]
Social media is new territory for corporate manipulation
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator As social media has become a more prominent part of the average person’s life, corporations everywhere have taken advantage of its power to influence. By taking on relatable personas, companies manipulate consumers into thinking that they have their best interests at heart. Their efforts to […]
Mental illness does not excuse past actions
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Social media platforms like Twitter have popularized and solidified “cancel culture” as a normal part of bringing about justice. Calling out people for their mistakes on social media allows for a more public form of confrontation and ensures that no one gets away with problematic […]