Tag: celebrity
Opinion: White House theater demolition symbolizes abandonment of 3rd spaces
Although social media allows us to transcend location-related limits and interact with a broader array of people, it shouldn’t come at the cost of interaction with local communities and shared spaces. Read More »
Opinion: TS12 proves cult following enables mediocre work, cash grabs
The knowledge that superfans will consume anything they release, regardless of the quality, allows them more leeway for lazy artistry. Read More »
Personal Essay: While unsustainable, my digital detox proves technology’s danger
Societal dependency on technology isn’t an excuse to fall victim to it. Read More »
Opinion: Social media activism fuels echo chambers, ineffective advocacy
The ease of quickly posting online, combined with cascades of information, creates implicit pressure for people in various political bubbles to post about issues they aren’t informed or passionate about. Activism then becomes a mechanism for social acceptance – a way to conform with a crowd or boost personal perception. Read More »
Opinion: Despite imperfections, Yik Yak forges connections key to SU experience
While the app appears to simply be used for fun, it also fulfills a deeper social function that SU students rely on more than they realize. Read More »
Opinion: Scrutinize the dangers of your favorite platform’s algorithm
As media consumers, the best thing we can do is remain conscious of who truly controls what we see each time we scroll. We owe it to ourselves as United States citizens and young people to recognize bias online so we can make truly informed decisions when we choose a candidate to support. Read More »
Opinion: TikTok ban risks free speech, doesn't solve security threats
With everyone’s attention on Tiktok, politicians are ignoring similar risks already present in domestic media outlets. Read More »
PopCon cultivates intimate fandom in ‘hometown con’
Fan convention Syracuse PopCon united fans with a shared love of pop culture. Read More »
Toaster the 'dorm dog' is Lawrinson's local celebrity
Lawrinson Hall’s Resident Advisor, Ellen Clark, provides a unique experience to residents with her “dorm dog," Toaster. Read More »
Opinion: Elon Musk is democracy’s biggest threat
By restoring their access to a platform as powerful as X, Musk is creating a space where misinformation, hate and division flourish. This is not an abstract concern. It’s a clear and present threat to the stability of democratic society. Read More »
The 'cult of celebrity' distracts people from real-world problems
As I grow older, I want to do a better job of not caring about a class of people who are growing more wildly out of touch with the rest of us. More of us, especially those in the younger generations, should think about doing the same. Read More »
Instagram’s attempt to quietly limit ‘political content’ is a means of censorship
For those who want to continue viewing what Instagram determines as “political content,” tap the three-dash menu on your Instagram app on the top right corner, proceed to the “Settings and activity” section, select “Content preferences,” and then access the “Political content” menu and enable the “Don’t limit” setting. Read More »
No matter how you view TikTok, banning the platform would be censorship
We are so worried that the CCP will undermine democracy, so what do we do? Block or ban a social media platform. I have lived under a censorious regime, and I can tell you it is not something we want for our country. Read More »
What 'grandmacore' teaches us about girlhood, growing up
In a world where women are held to impossible, contradictory standards of beauty and aging, it seems to me that teenage girls and elderly women have far more in common with each other than we might think. Read More »
The entertainment industry needs to better protect underage creators
Parents and family members who are supposed to protect their children, who should be looking out for their safety and well-being, are now exposing them to audiences on the internet for engagement, views and profit. Read More »
AI deepfakes affect us all – but not in the same ways
If we’re going to make a difference in how we punish creators and distributors of deepfake pornography, we have to start by asking ourselves who we consider worthy of protection, who we want to fight for and what value we place in our own image. Read More »
Beauty industry, social media impress unhealthy standards onto youth
The brunt of responsibility lies within the industries that prey on women’s insecurities, not even caring to safe-guard young girls from the same exploitation. Read More »
We should advocate for internet safety laws after experiencing the tolls firsthand
As young adults, we are some of the first people experiencing the long-term negative effects that social media can have. We should be worried that current youth will experience the same fate if internet safety regulations don’t change. Read More »
Media literacy education is necessary for every student
The mainstreaming and pervasiveness of conspiracy theories and disinformation has become one the most serious challenges to the foundation of American political consensus and governance. Read More »
A parasocial relationship shouldn’t replace genuine connection
Parasocial relationships are just one example of the dangers of being chronically online. They can be anything from platonic to romantic, and are based on wanting to be close to or with the figures we’re obsessed with. Read More »
Syracuse native uses her passion for food to boost local businesses
Savorcuse supports local businesses through creativity and marketing Read More »
The Aces, Ella Jane, Sarah Kinsley to perform at first-ever Block Darty
University Union has announced that The Aces will headline the inaugural Block Darty, along with performances from Ella Jane and Sarah Kinsley. Read More »
Selling what they're smoking: Here are 4 hip-hop artists with their own lines of cannabis
Throughout the history of hip-hop rappers have been making music with and about mairjuana, these five rappers took this to the next level and now sell their own licensed cannabis products. Read More »
What to expect from Aminé, Kaytranada’s upcoming collaborative album
With their upcoming collaborative album coming soon, see where hip-hop artists Aminé and Kaytrandada have found success so far. Read More »