While social media can generate critical discussion about mental health and mental illness, it can also lead many to self-diagnose and make people with mental illnesses feel misrepresented.
The Journal sat down with Louisa Flock, ArtSci ’24 and members coordinator at Jack.org’s Queen’s Chapter, to...
A recent TikTok trend celebrates real-life men who are “written by a woman” and criticizes women who are “written by a man.”
This trend is inspired by fictional characters from books and films, characters women writers have crafted as male protagonists or love interests and...
TikTok is home to more than just dances and funny videos; for many, it’s a platform to discuss social issues in need of more attention.
The ‘Black Leftist Hype House’ is a recent TikTok account comprised of Black leftists who share their views on imperialism, capitalism, and white supremacy on their...
In the 2010s, Snapchat was one of the defining social media platforms. Popularizing filters, stories, and streaks, Snapchat quickly grew to be one of the favourite social media apps for teens and young adults.
However, the rise of TikTok in the past two years has knocked Snapchat from its pedestal....
When the pandemic caused theatre doors to close last year, musical theatre didn’t immediately find its footing in the online world. Fair enough—its appeal draws from the raw power of a live performance and booming applause. By the end of 2020, however, a new recipe for the musical had emerged, and...
TikTok has taken social media by storm with its trendy 15 to 30-second dances, leading every social media user to have at least seen or attempted a dance from TikTok. But the app isn’t always received favourably; some people claim it’s a waste of time.
Some tend to be reluctant to download the app...
While traditional media may have eased up on the promotion of diet culture in recent years, social media allows anyone to grow a platform and advocate for dangerous standards of beauty. On TikTok, gaining that platform is now easier than ever.
In 2020, TikTok has taken the throne as the new king of...