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Are We Living Our Lives, or Just Remembering Everyone Else’s? - Impact of Social Media on Memory
“What did you do this weekend?” That question used to be simple. But lately, when someone asks, a lot of us draw a blank. We can remember what our friends, influencers, and even strangers did, but not what we actually did. You might forget that beach hike or the night you laughed over sushi with a friend. But you will remember that your old classmate went to Bali, your favorite creator got engaged, and a stranger’s toddler fed penguins at SeaWorld. It’s wild, and a little un
Oct 172 min read
Massive Liability: Social Media’s Big Tobacco Moment
Social media once felt unstoppable. Billions of users. Endless growth. A digital world that promised connection and creativity. ...But so...
Oct 102 min read
Loneliness in the Age of the Feed: When Social Media Backfires
A young adult sits alone in their apartment, scrolling through TikTok at 2 a.m. A thousand videos pass by, but none of them make the...
Oct 32 min read
Digital Haunting: The Creepy Social Media Trend Messing With Your Mental Health
Ever had an old Instagram story from 2018 pop up out of nowhere and instantly ruin your vibe? Or maybe Facebook throws a “memory” at you...
Sep 53 min read
Posting Less, Messaging More: Are We Quietly Leaving Social Media Behind?
Something subtle, but massive, is happening on social media. You might feel it in your own scrolling habits, or notice it among friends...
Jul 253 min read
Is Social Media Quietly Messing With Your Mental Health?
In 2025, it’s normal to scroll through videos of protests, see headlines about tragedy, or get pulled into threads about loss and trauma,...
Jun 243 min read
Why Are Teen Girls Struggling More With Social Media Than Boys?
We all know social media can be a double-edged sword. It's where we connect, express, vent, and even escape. But for teenage girls, that...
May 92 min read
A Social Shift in Texas: Lawmakers Push to Ban Kids from Social Media
This week, the Texas House passed a controversial bill that could ban kids under 18 from creating social media accounts. Yup, another...
May 23 min read
How Social Media Affects Mental Health — Especially for Our Generation
Let’s be real: social media has been part of our lives for as long as we can remember. Some of us grew up watching “Dora the Explorer”...
Apr 113 min read
Is Social Media Making Depression Worse for Young People?
Social media has become part of our daily lives, but what happens when scrolling starts to hurt more than it helps? A new study out of UT...
Mar 252 min read
What Happens to Our Bodies When We Use (and Quit) Social Media?
Ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, only to look up and realize an hour has disappeared? You're not...
Mar 72 min read
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