By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   Have you ever been left on read in a group chat? If so, you know the feeling of embarrassment that follows. You may have shared some exciting news, told a joke, or asked an important question, only to be left with crickets. ...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   From fashion critiques to hot takes, social media is a hotspot for clashing and controversial perspectives. No matter how innocuous the subject matter may seem, it’s liable to spark an array of different reactions from socia...

By: Makenzie Gaines & Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Interns | Digital4Good   “Play is the work of childhood,” writes Jonathan Haidt in The Anxious Generation. It’s through vigorous, unstructured play that young mammals — including humans — develop the social, cognitive, and emotion...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   Social media influencers have become the go-to experts on all things fitness-related. Whether it’s advice on what to eat or how to work out, many people look to gym influencers to inform their fitness and exercise goals.   ...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   “We’re so back!”....or are we? Just weeks ago, the wildly popular short-form video app, TikTok, was in danger of being banned in the United States. After a temporary shutdown on January 18, the app’s services were miraculous...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   If you’re active on YouTube or TikTok, you’ve likely come across mukbang: a food-focused video trend that has taken social media by storm. The term “mukbang,” or 먹방 (meokbang) in Korean, is a combination of the words “eating...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   “AI is getting out of hand!” This phrase has become a common refrain as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, bringing both incredible advancements and alarming risks. Among the most concerning developments is the ris...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   When election season rolls around, how do you make your voting decisions? Do social media posts from friends, influencers, or pages you follow influence your political opinions?   While social media can serve as a convenie...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   In May 2023, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory calling attention to the correlation between increased social media use and students’ declining mental health. Since then, K-12 schools across th...

By: Aaliyah Michael, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good   Over the past few years, podcasts have grown into a wildly popular source of entertainment and education. From true crime to selfcare, podcasts cover a myriad of topics, offering a little of something for everyone.   Liste...