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Gen Z’s Swiping and Shopping Habits

February 26, 2025

With social media having such an impact on all things in contemporary society, SHU students have taken fashion inspiration (and fashion turn-offs) from their…

TikTok Makes a Comeback… But For How Long?

February 19, 2025

Nearly a month after TikTok went dark, the app is back and available for download in both Apple and Google’s online app stores. From…

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media: The Impact on Teens

February 5, 2025

Social media has become a significant part of teenagers’ lives, influencing the way they communicate, form relationships, and view themselves. While the positive aspects…

TikTok Went Dark for 18 Hours, Now What?

January 29, 2025

Users of the platform TikTok were stunned on Jan. 18 as the app unexpectedly shut down less than two hours before the ban was…

Navigating the Digital Jungle

November 20, 2024

My brother Michael was just 11 years old when he started his own YouTube channel. Like many children growing up with social media at…

TikTok: To Ban or Not to Ban?

March 27, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok nationwide if current owner ByteDance Ltd., headquartered in…

Navigating the News: A Guide to Staying Informed in the Digital Age

February 7, 2024

In a time where being well-informed is crucial, navigating through the vast sea of news sources can be daunting. With abundant global and national…

Is User Privacy on TikTok for Reel?

April 5, 2023

On March 23, TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, testified at a congressional hearing regarding potential data collecting and Chinese spying through the popular social…

Hey Mom, Can I Use Instagram?

February 22, 2023

This year, Connecticut is trying to pass state legislation that will require social media companies to get parental consent for children under the age…

TikTok’s Impact on the Winter Olympics

February 16, 2022

The Beijing Winter Olympics coverage this year has differed from other Olympics regarding the level of exposure in the media. Athletes have taken ahold…

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