Sarah’s Book Corner: A Literary Guide to the Digital Apocalypse
From social media manifestos to sci-fi excursions, here are five literary pieces that convey the pessimistic existentialism of the internet. When all of
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When to Escape from Escapist Behavior
From this seemingly-endless pandemic to personal issues that plague our lives, it makes sense that we often seek a place and time to
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Am I an Insta-baddie?
I stare, perplexed and amazed. Her skin is clear and poreless, her forehead and hairline both perfectly symmetrical to the rest of her
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Social Media Bans Are About More Than Just Free Speech
Last Monday, following over a month in exile after being dropped from Amazon Web Services, Google’s Play Store, and Apple’s App Store, the
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The New TikTok Challenge
As TikTok grows in popularity, people are turning to the platform for more than dances and absurd content. The platform is becoming a
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Constant Connectivity in the COVID-19 Era Proves Toxic, Harmful to Health
I used to avoid checking my average daily screen time. A part of me preferred to stay in a bubble of ignorance and
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Society has a Toxic Obsession with Productivity
When I first began to shelter in place, the idle time made my mind turn to mush. As a high-achieving college student, I
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Social Media Influencers must stop Spreading COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
The production of conspiracy theory content from media influencers adds to the exponential rise of conspiracy theory popularity. The rise of conspiracy theories undermines
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Social Media Influencers and Advertisers need to Support Users’ Mental Health During Quarantine
Entering the fourth week of online classes and for most of us, with quarantine, it has been easier than ever to fall down
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Can I Venmo You? The Workings of the Money-Transferring App
Processing more than $27 billion worth of transactions in 2019 alone, Venmo has made spending and splitting much easier for college students. But
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