All posts tagged "social media"
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TikTok influences Gen Z behavior
TikTok has rapidly risen in popularity over the last year and continues to do so as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Some would argue that it...
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The Social Dilemma did not satisfy
After hearing people rave about the “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix and seeing way too many ads for it, I was ready to watch a...
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Camille Lee rises to TikTok fame
Over the summer, many students at NPHS gained new hobbies. Camille Lee, senior, spent her time becoming famous on Tiktok, a social media app where...
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Get off your phone
Every morning I wake up and reach for my phone. I check Instagram, Snapchat, emails, text messages and even Facebook if I am feeling adventurous....
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Think before you post
Imagine receiving an acceptance letter to Harvard, one of the most prestigious colleges in the world. All of your hard work, the hours of studying...
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Sad Social Media Users Need a Pep Talk
There’s no avoiding it: social media is everywhere. I tried to escape it, and you may have too, but by now I’ve joined every major...
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Redefining the line between social media apps
Instagram recently introduced a Story feature over this past summer. However, the addition has sparked some controversy because of the function’s close similarity to Snapchat’s...
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Face to face: Removing the mask of bullying
“It was one of those things where playful teasing slowly developed into more psychological abuse and it eventually developed to the point where it got...
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My Phone, My Rules: Why Spying Isn’t Cool
It’s common practice for parents to go through their child’s technology. I mean, my mom follows me on Instagram, but there’s nothing there that I...
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Reactions on Facebook bring new meaning to a “like”
The simple “like” button has been used to pay acknowledgement to millions of Facebook posts on the internet. As the popularity of emojis increased, people...