We’ve all heard the phrase “I’m just a girl,” whether it be stated on social media or spoken in dialogue from your own life. Maybe you’ve even said it. “I’m just a girl!” she exclaims as she hits a curb. “I’m just a girl!” she exclaims after she burns her dinner in the oven. “I’m […]
Read More The Problem With “I’m Just a Girl”Following the recent cancellation of the hit reality television show, The Bachelorette, fans have expressed their opinions on the sudden cancellation and the incident leading up to the show’s premiere. Upcoming Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul was no stranger to the public eye, but a recently released video has taken her out of Bachelor nation spotlight. […]
Read More The Bachelorette Fallout: Why Reality TV Stars Need to Take AccountabilityShalini Kantayya, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, delivered a compelling keynote speech this past Monday, September 23rd, in the Wilson Hall Auditorium at James Madison University as part of the Center for Global Engagement’s International Week. With a focus on the intersection of humanity, social change, art, race, and technology, Kantayya’s work, including her documentaries TikTok, Boom., […]
Read More Shalini Kantayya: Art Conveying the Intersection of Technology and HumanityIn today’s day and age, social media seems to be all that anyone cares about. Countless hours spent scrolling through photos and videos. Oftentimes, people of all ages find themselves looking at people that appear to be prettier, in better shape, and more likable than they find themselves. What people don’t realize is how dangerous […]
Read More Social Media Envy: The Dangers of Social Media ComparisonsHave you ever wondered how you ended up on a specific “side” of TikTok (such as FoodieTok, BookTok, FrogTok, etc.) or why your Instagram Explore page is constantly flooded with cooking videos? How does your TikTok ‘For You’ page keep your eyes glued to the screen for hours at a time? Social media algorithms are […]
Read More The danger of the chamber: social media echo chambers” Pookie is looking absolutely fire tonight”. If you’re on my side of TikTok, this trending quote has been used by many influencers and creators over the past few months due to the rising popularity of husband and wife Campbell, aka Pookie, and Jett Puckett. The couple has been making content on social media documenting […]
Read More pookie and jett: The Controversy Behind The Not So Perfect Couple.The government is banning Tiktok. What about it? The house has recently discussed passing a bill that could lead to a Tik Tok ban resulting in a fight that passes the bill to the Senate. Tiktok has grown immensely ever since the lockdown. Starting as Musically years ago then converting to Tik Tok, personally I […]
Read More Senate Tiktok ban: is it the right move?Navigating Love In The Digital Age As many of us know social media has taken the world by storm in more ways than we know. What has continued to stand out to me is how the digital age has changed dating forever. Everything is on social media these days. People are vlogging their daily lives, […]
Read More Navigating love in the digital ageAs the new year starts, many people question how ethical AI can be and who is in charge of what content is released. Are the terms and conditions within social media effective? Who’s really in charge of verifying if posted content is appropriate and ensuring that it isn’t going to hurt someone’s reputation? Questions started […]
Read More Is it finally time to regulate AI?Social media platforms have quickly taken over the reality of the world it seems like. How many of you use tik tok, instagram, snapchat, facebook or other newer social media apps daily? What would you say your feed/ “for you page” consists of? If yours is anything like mine, it may have some food and […]
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