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The “Do Not Disturb” Epidemic

The “Do Not Disturb” Epidemic

Christina Tanase, Staff Editor May 6, 2025

“Notify anyway” are the words printed on the screen in front of me. A slight grin appears on my face before I passionately smash that button. “Did you just ‘notify anyway’ me?” I immediately...

Social Media Causes Teenage Isolation

Social Media Causes Teenage Isolation

Prisha Mohapatra, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

“[Teenagers] love being social and love the positive feelings they get when they’re talking to their friends, so they look to social media to provide that for them,” sophomore Michael Shtrom said. For...

The Dark Side of Snapchat: How Social Media Worsens Fentanyl Crisis

The Dark Side of Snapchat: How Social Media Worsens Fentanyl Crisis

Lara Parikh, Science and Tech Writer February 28, 2023

Remember when parents used to say, “Never take candy from strangers?” It was used as a warning for children to prevent abductions. Now, instead of abduction, it’s death. Instead of candy, it’s...

Teens and Social Media

Teens and Social Media

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer February 9, 2021

Social media is both a gift and a curse for the teens of this generation. It provides fun and entertainment while simultaneously distracting teens from more productive activities. Because of this, social...

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