Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
Opinion: Photos Become a Gift That Keeps on Giving
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Taking a photo is easier today than it has ever been, according to the UK Science and Media Museum. As a college student, I am constantly viewing and taking photos. Photos are a way of preserving phases of my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Photos Become a Gift That Keeps on Giving
Opinion: Privacy Holds No Value in Social Media Age
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I will be the first to admit there was a time in my life when, during every major life event, my primary concern was getting a good picture so I could post on social media about it. This was such a priority for me that it … [Read more...] about Opinion: Privacy Holds No Value in Social Media Age
Opinion: College Students Should Use Family Group Chats
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Before I left for college my freshman year, I anticipated missing my family. I felt especially upset because my parents were becoming empty nesters. My brother was about to start his junior year of college, and I was … [Read more...] about Opinion: College Students Should Use Family Group Chats
Instagram Aesthetics: Creative Outlet or Competition?
The perfect shot, the best lighting, a clever caption — these are all aspects of a curated Instagram post. Senior Matt Cannon described the aesthetic of his Instagram profile as eccentric, provocative and colorful. Cannon features similar colors and shapes across his Instagram to evoke a feeling of unity and cohesiveness. “My aesthetic incorporates hues you don’t see on a … [Read more...] about Instagram Aesthetics: Creative Outlet or Competition?
