In a surprising move on Jan. 19, the federal government banned TikTok, leaving millions wondering how they would now spend their screen time. The federal government banned TikTok due to its ties with China, citing potential national security risks, NBC News said. The ban lasted only 12 hours but caused widespread disruption as TikTok was the most downloaded app in 2024, … [Read more...] about TikTok on Pause: The 12-Hour Ban That Shook America’s Social Sphere
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Opinion: Weekly Episodic Releases is Best Model for Any Television Show
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.There's a show on Amazon Prime that I have been watching, an animated superhero adventure called "Invincible." I adored the first season of the show that aired back in 2021 and eagerly awaited the second season, which was set to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Weekly Episodic Releases is Best Model for Any Television Show
Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
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: Drop the Phone, Touch Grass Instead
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.As a teenager, I used to always roll my eyes and laugh at older generations who scorned the modern technology that fit into everyone’s pockets.“It’s those damn phones!” was the popular phrase satirized on … [Read more...] about Opinion: Drop the Phone, Touch Grass Instead