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How Do Social Media Trends Happen?

By Emery Williamson Every day, a new social media trend emerges and dominates our feeds. Whether it be a sound, dance, pose,…

Honors Feature: “The World’s Youngest App”-TikTok and Its Controversies

By Madison Lewis  In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, one platform stands out. In the past seven years, TikTok has not…

Honors Feature: Effects of Social Media Algorithms

By Claire Lareau On May 23, current U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for “urgent action on a pressing danger for…