Through a message to fans written in an iPhone’s notes app on Aug. 23, Singer and Songwriter Chappell Roan sparked significant dialogue about the nature of celebrities and the dynamics…
Facebook’s moment of no return
Facebook Inc. has had quite a rough week during the first month of Oct. On Oct. 4, 2021, from about 11:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Facebook encountered a…
Parler faces internet exile following Amazon delisting and major hack
Conservative social media app Parler has been delisted from all major internet platforms following their role in organizing and preparing for the United States Capitol riots on January 6. …
Tap, tap, tap into TikTok
If the thought of teenagers dancing in their bedrooms to songs, like rapper Saweetie’s “Tap In,” makes you cringe, then you’ve probably steered clear of TikTok—and I wouldn’t blame you….
Social media companies crack down on conspiracy group QAnon
Popular crowd-funding site Patreon has become the latest tech platform to crack down on conspiracy and misinformation group QAnon. The company announced in a blog post on Oct. 22…
German politician resigns after one day after election following criticism
German State Premier of Thuringia Thomas Kemmerich resigned one day after being elected amid outrage over being elected with the help of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AFD), according to…
Hollywood Undead
Island living and eternal existence When a beloved celebrity passes on, people react in their own ways. Some will push forward, some will cry for a long while and some…
Cancel culture: One strike, you’re out!
Cancel culture is meant to uphold a certain level of accountability amongst society, but the standards have become a bit unrealistic. Political correctness is the newest obsession and cancel culture…
Caring for likes
Recording yourself giving money to the homeless or going to a protest and taking selfies is not activism—it’s a performance—and it’s toxifying our lives. Activism consists of efforts to dismantle…
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The constant exposure to violent content through social media has led to desensitization among the youth. Acts of violence are widely shared on various social media platforms at a constant…
Enjoy nature without ruining it
Many of Oregon’s once peaceful, secluded places to get away have been ruined by their spike in popularity. This might sound dramatic, but hidden wonders are—at the very least—harder to…