Elon Musk, founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, bought Twitter in a $44 billion deal finalized on Oct. 27. Following this acquisition, Musk fittingly changed his Twitter bio to “Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator,” as many Twitter users were vocal about their grievances.
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It’s not often that a new social media app takes the world by storm. It’s even rarer that the app remains popular for years to come. Among Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, BeReal may prove to be a new social media staple.
Read moreThe internet has granted us the ability to express any message we want for the entire world to see. However, with this freedom comes the dangerous threat of misinformation at our fingertips, which we must combat.
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As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has developed, individuals around the world have been able to stay informed, donate, and make an impact thanks to social media.
Read moreBody confidence lowered for many during quarantine as the number of people doing home workouts increased. Although it can be difficult to love your body, it is important to understand that being “healthy” looks different for everyone.
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Much of the mental health issues Gen Z face have to do with technology, specifically, smartphones. We grew up in a world where social media was always at our fingertips and by the time the oldest Gen Z’ers were teenagers, social interaction began to move from in-person to online.
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Social media platforms are flooded with popular content creators, known as influencers, that have gained astronomical levels of fame, just from posting about their lives. USDtv talks to students about if they think they could be an influencer.
Read moreI’ve spent the last year reading Henry David Thoreau as part of the Keck Undergraduate Humanities Research Fellows Program. What relevance, you may wonder, do the ideas of a man who lived 175 years ago have in the 21st century? Although he lived hundreds of years before Snapchat and the Apple Store, Thoreau’s writings from his time at Walden Pond have a lot to say about social media and modern lifestyles.
Read moreInfographics in calming colors and solid backgrounds, phrases painted on someone’s face, large bold text and trigger warnings — this is the new side of social justice activism and it has found its home on Instagram. Graphic design activism posts have taken over social media in the wake of protests for racial justice during the summer of 2020. Although this type of content may usher in an increased awareness of social issues, it’s a double-edged sword, as it lends itself to lazy performative activism rather than real work for change.
Read moreValentine’s Day serves as a great reminder that what we see on surface level isn’t what is necessarily true Jenny Han/Asst. Opinion Editor Although Valentine’s Day has passed, traces of the holiday remain. Instagram feeds are flooded with pictures of significant others or friends, often with the hashtags #relationshipgoals or […]
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