In the age of AI, how do you know what to trust?
by By Izzi Lipari Maxson Fake news is not a new development. When scrolling through social media, there has always been false information, but people were …
Search Engine Optimization vs “Social” Engine Optimization?
By: Daria Morris Gen Z has slowly but surely started replacing traditional search habits with internal search bars for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, …
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How College Athletes Are Building Their Personal Brands Through Social Media
By Rylie Forbes Social media has become a huge part of college athletics, and I think it’s interesting how much it has changed the opportunities …
When Every Outfit is an Ad: The Importance of Authenticity in Fashion Influencer Marketing
Emily Hall Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, it is almost impossible to avoid fashion hauls. Influencers show off new clothes, style different outfits, and share …
Have Influencers Lost Touch With Reality?
By: Gabby McGillis As an avid social media user and shopper, some of my favorite TikTok or Instagram Reels content consists of micro and major …
Is Social Media Running Out of Original Ideas?
By Lauren Kelly Open TikTok or Instagram, and chances are you’ll see something familiar. Maybe it’s a “day in my life” video, a GRWM, or …
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Your Niche Interests Don’t Make You a Niche Person
By Sophie Lucas Every day, I see posts on my Instagram or TikTok feed from “micro-influencers” who are aimlessly creating new trends while judging existing …
How Social Media and Fandom are Changing the Sports Industry
By: Chloe Gall Over the past few years we have seen the rise of sports within the social media world. Social media and specifically fandom …
Are Phones Ruining Concert Culture?
By Ariana Hausia-Haugen As a proud fangirl of countless artists, concerts are one of my favorite ways to enjoy music. They’re a special opportunity to …
Is Social Media Lowering People’s Sense of Empathy?
By Eileen Montejano Take a look at social media apps, and you are immediately met with videos of people being harmed, whether shown in the …