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Taylor Swift 'Gaylor' theories might entice or entertain, but they also invade

Taylor Swift, an ever-present media pop star has recently made headlines for her new album "Midnights" which debuted October 21. Swift has amassed a giant following of millions of fans called "Swifties" throughout her nearly 20-year career.Nov 10 2022

Netflix jumps ship on no advertisement stance, debuts unsatisfying 'basic with ads' tier

In 2019, the renowned streaming service Netflix sent a letter to its shareholders explaining it was advertisement-free. The company said, verbatim, this was “a deep part of (its) brand proposition.”Nov 7 2022

If you're looking to be enriched by art, look no further than New York City

Of all iconic things associated with New York City, some of the most culturally rich are its numerous museums. Oct 12 2022

Colleen Hoover's popularity makes perfect sense, but it's not without problem

Had you taken a walk this past summer down any beach, park or public area, it is fairly certain you would’ve seen anywhere from one to 100 women with a Colleen Hoover book in hand, deeply engrossed in their reading. Sep 26 2022

Kardashian krash diets are killing their kids' relationships with food

The Kardashian-Jenner clan is no stranger to diet culture. In fact, they are quite well acquainted with it — and they've made a substantial profit off of it.Sep 16 2022

Calling all hot girls: TikTok's 'Hot girl walk' trend, explained

It seems the latest Generation Z infatuation has moved away from technology and is now... walking. Not just walking though, but rather, the TikTok famous “hot girl walk.” Sep 12 2022

Revolve Fest: Infamous incident infuriates influencers in Coachella's own Fyre Fest

This past weekend, music lovers celebrated Coachella, the annual music festival where influencers hustle to the California desert in crochet crop tops and bombard the internet with a social media survival guide to this quintessential event.Apr 27 2022

Sustainable beauty products should always be in style

With Earth Day having just passed, I like many others find myself simultaneously more appreciative of our planet and anxious over her future.Apr 25 2022

Forget Laurel or Yanny: Social media's newest debate is wheels v. doors

The thought-provoking nature of seemingly mundane questions has a habit of going viral. We've been regularly plagued by questions on social media like “is water wet?” or “are eyebrows considered facial hair?” And now, the latest iteration of this type of question has spiraled into a heated viral debate.Apr 8 2022

TikTok's real use in Ukranian war zones exists in tandem with Generation Z's insensitive memes

Mainstream news outlets have been abuzz about the rising conflict in Ukraine since the Russian invasion on Feb 23. A parallel process is taking place over the explosive social media platform designed for Generation Z: TikTok. The application once designated for posting 60-second dancing videos has evolved into an all-purpose media experience — comedy, satire, politics, news, etc.Mar 9 2022

What's with Wordle? Here's why your new favorite word game has exploded in popularity

Wordle is the simple word game that has cluttered social media with colored grids and phrases like “look at me! I got it in two!” have taken the world by storm. In November 2021, Wordle had 90 players. It now has more than 2.7 million. The sensationalization of the game really begs the question, “what makes this game so popular?”Mar 1 2022

Ye deserves our sympathy, but it doesn't excuse his abusive behavior

Rap legend Ye is worshipped by some, ridiculed by others and has maintained a constant media presence since his rise to fame in the early 2000s. Ye has become a universal source of comedic relief, and his relevancy is attributed both to his erratic behavior as well as his music.Feb 21 2022