Art by Cara Tang Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Social media is a vital part of many college students’ lives. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok allow young people to connect with each other through posts, sending short-form content or direct … [Read more...] about Opinion: Social Media Issues Need Different Solutions
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15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
"Pokémon Blue" plays on a TV Feb. 27, 2024. The "Pokémon" series recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Photo by Tony Gleason For 30 years now, fans have been catching ‘em all in the “Pokémon” series of video games. For the fans who wanted more though, they’ve had Pokémon YouTube to create content, which — just like the Pokémon themselves — has evolved. Multiple “Pokémon” … [Read more...] about 15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply
At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply
Students Speak on the Pros and Cons of Technology
Technology is inescapable these days. While students see its benefits, they also see its crippling effects. Students said technology has done good for society because it connects people all over the world. However, they also see the way it can damage one's mental health. "It's harder for [mental health to not affect] younger generations because they grew up with tech and … [Read more...] about Students Speak on the Pros and Cons of Technology
Student Content Creators Speak Out On The Clock Takeover
An iPhone stands on the table with the TikTok app pulled up on the screen. Surrounding the phone are laughing and music emojis that represent the TikTok platform’s culture. Art by Timothy GayTikTok surpassed Google as the most popular website of this past year, according to Cloudfare. Student TikTokers with large followings said the platform’s dominance in … [Read more...] about Student Content Creators Speak Out On The Clock Takeover