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Why Everyone Is Filming the Same Sunset
It’s a common impulse to capture moments on camera, but why? Grace LaPlaca Photograph by Mia Bianco Stand at a viewpoint, any viewpoint worth standing at, and you will see them: arms raised, phones tilted, faces half-lit by the screen held between themselves and the sky. They are filming a sunset. So is everyone beside them. So, probably, are you. The instinct feels almost biological. Something beautiful is happening, and we reach for a device to capture it. The question wor
Grace LaPlaca
Apr 24
EXPLORE THE BUZZ IN POP CULTURE
Why Everyone Is Filming the Same Sunset
It’s a common impulse to capture moments on camera, but why? Grace LaPlaca Photograph by Mia Bianco Stand at a viewpoint, any viewpoint worth standing at, and you will see them: arms raised, phones tilted, faces half-lit by the screen held between themselves and the sky. They are filming a sunset. So is everyone beside them. So, probably, are you. The instinct feels almost biological. Something beautiful is happening, and we reach for a device to capture it. The question wor
Grace LaPlaca
Apr 242 min read
Your Brain on Brainrot
What in the Ohio skibidi sigma rizz is going on? By Nikki Lipner Scroll through your TikTok feed for long enough, and you're sure to stumble across clips of memes, microtrends, and catchphrases, all while your attention span is slowly shifting away. This phenomenon is known as "brainrot," a term coined to describe wasting time engaging with seemingly meaningless content for long enough for it to infiltrate your mind. This harmless scrolling has rewired our brains to the extr
Nikki Lipner
Apr 173 min read
Don’t Be Fooled, Curated Vintage Is Not All That
As thrift culture and vintage stores merge, it’s becoming harder to tell whether you’re finding a true gem. By Stephanie Ahn Graphic by Zoe Lyko For all the fashion girlies, “curated vintage” is a term that immediately conjures images of unique Y2K blouses, Coach bags, and cowboy boots that, fingers crossed, are The Frye Company. But in reality, curated vintage stores are far from that ideal picture. In fact, I’d go as far as to say they’re practically a scam. The rise of thr
Stephanie Ahn
Apr 103 min read
OMG, You People Can’t Do Anything!
Social media’s netizens' inability to do anything By: Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Yeyoung Jang I started posting on TikTok in September of 2025. I have been using it as a creative outlet, a place to share my thoughts in both talking and text formats, and a space similar to my early days on YouTube, where I share tips on school, life, or beauty. By posting more on TikTok, I have found that I naturally spend more time on the app. So much so that I have set a time limit on the app
Chanel Thorpe
Apr 33 min read
Snack Crack Bop
The tricky world of netspeak. By Julia Palor Photograph by Carina McCallum Skibidi. Bop. Dubai Chocolate. Crack. Performative male. Labubu. When it comes to sheer volume of mumbo jumbo created, Shakespeare’s got some competition. Internet lingo, also known as netspeak, is virtually inescapable in this day and age. While most netspeak can be boiled down to harmless memes, funny sayings, or shorthand for longer phrases, a rising tide of internet language reveals cultural bia
Julia Palor
Mar 272 min read
The Rise of the “Little Treat”
Grace LaPlaca March 15, 2026 The Little Treat: Consumerism or Care? Photograph by Serenidy Ryan Open TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll stumble across a familiar phrase: I deserve a little treat. Whether it’s a $6 latte sweating in your hand, a swipe of new lip gloss, a pastry eaten on the walk home, or a candle tossed into the cart at Target, the little treat has become a defining ritual of young adult culture. These tiny indulgences feel essential, almost medicinal. Framed as
Grace LaPlaca
Mar 232 min read
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