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?
Opinion: Social Media Hurts Relationships
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Oh no! You opened Snapchat and saw that all of your friends were at a party that you hadn’t heard about. Yikes! Your partner liked another person's scandalous Instagrampost. These are just a couple of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Social Media Hurts Relationships
Opinion: Being Off the Grid Brings Unexpected Peace
Art by Jacqueline Lopez Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. My heart dropped to my stomach as I frantically patted my jacket pockets, searched my belongings and retraced my steps, hoping against hope my precious device was still within my reach. I instantly had a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Being Off the Grid Brings Unexpected Peace
Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In comparison with previous generations, today’s teens and young adults spend much more time on social media than reading books. Statistics show 80% of teens use social media daily, while fewer than … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
New Year, New Trends: Students Spill Current Social Media Styles of 2023
Junior Peyton Stewart poses with her makeup. Students shared the recent trends that have emerged from social media and influencers. Photos by Lucian Himes California may be exempt from the bitter frostbite and blinding snowstorms that pervade many Midwest and East Coast states. However, that doesn’t stop Californians from breaking into the latest trends this winter season, … [Read more...] about New Year, New Trends: Students Spill Current Social Media Styles of 2023