Photos by Milan Loiacono Social Media Idolizing other people and their content. Obsessing over the perfect photos. Drawing self-worth from followers. Prioritizing apps over everything else. These are only some examples of what it looks like to worship social media. Social media has the power to become a false idol because it is everywhere and allows for … [Read more...] about Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
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Social Media Pressures Others to Be Their Best
Back in the day, Sally didn’t compare her life to others. She got mostly B's in school, and a couple C's that her parents still don't know about. She enjoyed reading historical fiction and joining family on vacations to Montana. She was introverted, to say the least, but savored her solitude. Overall, Sally was happy with who she was. She was content. Then Sally got a smart … [Read more...] about Social Media Pressures Others to Be Their Best
Misinformation Plagues Pepperdine After Fire
Photo courtesy of Buddy KennedyThe week of Nov. 5 was catastrophic. Even this word does not fully encapsulate what transpired or how the Pepperdine community has wrestled with the tragedies it has endured. Before students, faculty, staff and all of the Pepperdine community could fully process the aftermath of the Borderline shooting and the loss of freshman Alaina Housley, … [Read more...] about Misinformation Plagues Pepperdine After Fire
Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire
Photos Courtesy of Twitter Social media played a key component in the spread of misinformation the night of Friday, Nov. 9, as the Woolsey Fire grew in close proximity to Pepperdine's Malibu campus. The shared false claims of the fire arose from a lack of communication and misunderstandings. It caused confusion and heightened worry among students both on and off campus and … [Read more...] about Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting