Earlier this month, HBO released a documentary, entitled “Fake Famous,” that dove into the simultaneously deep and shallow world of social media influencers. The hour and a half long documentary featured director Nick Bilton’s search for an answer to a single question: Can he make someone famous? The documentary follows […]
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Gen Z and social media
Generation Z, also known as Gen Z, speaks out on their dislike for social media. Gen Z are those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. This tech savvy generation are turning away from using social media which was at an all-time high at the beginning of the never-ending […]
The pandemic is still with us
COVID-19 has placed college students in a world of danger. Since we’re living in unprecedented times and quarantine has left many college students deprived of socialization, the lack of mention toward COVID-19 was bound to begin. As the country began to slightly reopen last year, triggering high hopes of reverting back […]
What really happened at Cecil Hotel?
Netflix’s “Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” a true crime docuseries directed by Joe Berlinger, isn’t for the weak. Not only is the 4-hour docuseries spooky, it will have your eyes glued to the television while you’re gripping your seat. Cecil Hotel is a horrid hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The […]
Did President Biden write a check he can’t cash?
After just a month in office President Biden has already begun to bend on several promises he made during his campaign and is now facing backlash for rejecting a proposal to cancel $50,000 in student debt stating point-blank, “I will not make that happen.” During a CNN town hall on […]
Is social media becoming more superficial and depressing?
This past year has shown us just how digital we’ve become and how much more technology has evolved and become intertwined in our daily lives. With the pandemic quarantines and safety measures in place, we have become even more active online than ever before. Researchers have reported over the years […]
I don’t value Gen Z trends
Many online influencers on TikTok have declared that side parts and skinny jeans are officially out of fashion. Within the last few weeks, members of Generation Z — born between 1997 and 2015 — have been vocal on these particular trends and described them as uncool and overrated. This has […]
How can I build confidence?
Here is a joke: What do you call a 23-year-old man who still lives at home with his mother, does not know how to drive, and has no talent? The answer: a freaking coward. A real knee slapper, right? Especially after I realized that that coward was me and I […]
FAMU elections aren’t what they used to be
Another virtual campaign season has come to a close. Most Rattlers know who they will be voting for in various positions, including junior senators, Miss FAMU, and King and Queen of Orange and Green. This year’s elections raised some eyebrows because some candidates are running unopposed, including SGA president and […]
Is Hive the new Instagram?
Hive Social app is becoming an overnight sensation with Gen Z. Developed in 2019 by 22-year-old CEO, Cassandra Pop, the social media app is described by users as a combination of the best of Twitter, Instagram and Myspace. Although the app was created in 2019, it did not receive traction […]