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“Somewhere in the Middle”: Students Consider Social Media’s Impact on Their Health and Wellness

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What does this article have in common with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Snapchat?It’s competing for your attention.“On social media, attention is everything,” Public Relations Professor Klive Oh said.When it comes to health and wellness content on social media, Oh said the tactics to gain your attention are advanced. … [Read more...] about “Somewhere in the Middle”: Students Consider Social Media’s Impact on Their Health and Wellness

Opinion: Photos Become a Gift That Keeps on Giving

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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: Social Media Hurts Relationships

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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

Students Get Real About Why They Love BeReal

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Art by Autumn Hardwick BeReal is the new social media app catching Gen Z's attention. The company’s goal is to provide a spontaneous, filterless place for people to share their real lives without the pressures of likes and followers, according to their LinkedIn. In July, BeReal became the No. 1 app on the App Store, and, as of August, it has 10 million active users, according … [Read more...] about Students Get Real About Why They Love BeReal

First-year Influencers Comment on Social Media Fame

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First-year Connor Ray poses for a photo by local California greenery at sunset in September 2021. This is one of his recent popular posts found on his public Instagram @cnnrry. Photo courtesy of Ali Fergusson Instagram. TikTok. Snapchat. Twitter. All of these are social media platforms are popular among younger generations, especially in the United States. Social media … [Read more...] about First-year Influencers Comment on Social Media Fame