Art by Carson Vandermade TikTok accounts are not as harmless as they seem; they may be negatively impacting your mental health. A company insider leaked information about how the TikTok algorithm works after the individual was concerned about the algorithm’s push toward triggering content that potentially leads users to engage in self-harming behaviors.The documents the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You
TikTok
First-year Influencers Comment on Social Media Fame
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
Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
The official poster for "He's All That" shows Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan posing behind the title of the film. The poster itself is a reference to its source material, as the font of the title mimics that of the "She's All That" poster. Image courtesy of NetflixReleased in 1999, "She’s All That" is a classic teen rom-com that remains popular today. The film is so … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
TikTok Serves as an Outlet Through COVID-19
The Pitman sisters, Hasley (left), Hope (middle) and Halle (right), smile at Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu in June. Hasley Pitman, who is a 1L at Caruso School of Law, said learning TikTok dances together has caused the sisters to grow and bond. Photos Courtesy of Hasley Pitman After COVID-19 sent her back home to Jacksonville, Fla., 23-year-old Hasley Pitman — a … [Read more...] about TikTok Serves as an Outlet Through COVID-19
Hailey Serrano Uses TikTok to Spread Love and Share her Faith
Photo courtesy of Hailey Serrano While many influencers’ content revolves around fitness or lifestyle, senior Hailey Serrano rose to stardom by making videos about the last thing she thought would bring her overnight fame — her faith. The 23-year-old, who goes by Hailey Julia on social media, said she downloaded TikTok in 2019 to make fun, lighthearted videos with her … [Read more...] about Hailey Serrano Uses TikTok to Spread Love and Share her Faith