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
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Bows, Ribbons Add a Personal Touch to Everyday Items
A ponytail might just be some tied-up hair. A water bottle might just be an ordinary item. But tying a bow on them adds a special personal touch, students said. As seen on Instagram, TikTok and especially Pinterest, bows and ribbons have emerged as a way to add a pop of color or a personal sense of style to any item. First-year Nicole Milliman said she finds that bows add … [Read more...] about Bows, Ribbons Add a Personal Touch to Everyday Items
Opinion: Stop Mobbing Taylor Swift
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Being a fan of Taylor Swift is trendy again. Any long-time Swiftie will tell you that, not all that long ago, a significant portion of the internet was trying to cancel Taylor Swift, largely due to an edited video of her … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Mobbing Taylor Swift
Skin-care Testimonies: Students Share Their Go-to Products
Loren Eastman applies her favorite Rhode lip treatment. Eastman said this is one of her favorite products. Photos by Lucian HimesSkin care varies from person to person — three Pepperdine students said their skin-care habits and products are important to them in many ways.Loren Eastman and her love for The OrdinarySenior Loren Eastman said she started using skin care in … [Read more...] about Skin-care Testimonies: Students Share Their Go-to Products
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
