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Being a police officer in today's society
by Philip Blanda Ever wonder what the career of a police officer would be like? I think the same thing. But being in law enforcement...
Philip Blanda
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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The alarming rise of eating disorders among college students
by Natalie Matthews CHARLESTON, S.C. -Â For young college women, scrolling through Instagram feeds means looking at a barrage of photos...
Natalie Matthews
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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In the chaos of conflict, truth is compromised
As the world observes the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, a new battleground has emerged: social media is accused of fanning the fires...
Kailey Herbrich
Apr 28, 20249 min read
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Influencers creating overconsumption in Gen Z followers
Over the last decade, popular influencers have been promoting products that is resulting in overconsumption for many of their followers....
Camden Carter
Apr 27, 20241 min read
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Anything really is 'Virtually Possible' with CofC
by Caroline Mueller As many college seniors can attest, thinking about post grad life can be very daunting. CofC alumni Caroline Murray...
Caroline Mueller
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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CofC grapples with diversity gap
By Amelia Walker If you glance over CofC's Instagram or website, you may presume that every friend group, classroom, faculty, and...
Amelia Walker
Nov 22, 202211 min read
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Black influencers vs. the social media wealth inequality
By Eternity Hunter TikTok's 15-second videos seized the world by storm in 2020. With dances, creative material, and popular music. TikTok...
Eternity Hunter
Apr 19, 20227 min read
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Social media can affect YOUR self-esteem
Too much scrolling - and comparing - is not all that healthy.
phillipsrk8
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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The rise in cosmetic enhancements is proof our ‘beauty image’ is getting skewed
By Emily Brown Go ahead and admit it. You've scrolled through Instagram, saw your friend's flawless face and gorgeous look and thought,...
Emily Brown
Apr 7, 202210 min read
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The Trump social media ban conundrum - is private company control a good thing?
Following Facebook's decision May 5 to keep former President Donald Trump's ban in place in addition to Twitter's so-far-upheld lifetime...

McLean Golden
May 5, 202113 min read
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