By Sneh Makhecha ’28 I often hear my friends complaining about how they’re so tired since they get five to six hours of sleep on a daily basis. When I ask why, they say they just couldn’t stop scrolling through Snapchat or Instagram because it’s “so addicting”. I couldn’t help but wonder if addiction was the only cause of the recent widespread social media obsession. … Continue reading Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction
by Sneh Makhecha (‘28) We’ve all heard the rumors about screen time before bed from the constant warnings from our doctors to the distressed pleas of our parents. But are they true? I’ve spent more of my free time than I’d like to admit binge-watching Netflix, texting, and scrolling through my camera roll before sleeping. I’ve never particularly considered the consequences until recently, when I … Continue reading Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?
By Akshara Karthik (‘22) On January 6th, 2021, many Americans watched in horror as a violent mob of rioters stormed the United States Capitol. Personally, I was awestruck and speechless. I never fathomed that something like this could ever happen, especially in this day and age. But, what if I told you that there were hundreds of signs prior to the insurrection? At this point, … Continue reading The Role of Social Media in the Capitol Insurrection
By Akshara Karthik (’22) In the past 20 years, the face of communication has changed drastically thanks to one thing: Social Media. Across the globe, there are over 3.80 billion social media users as of January 2020. With the touch of a button people are instantly given insight into the lives of other people all around the world. More than a deeper connection with our … Continue reading Pop Culture and Instagram: The Deadly Duo?
Read how this vine strangled itself to nonexistence… Continue reading A Eulogy to Vine: A Loop With the End in Sight
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