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Influencer Brittany Broski first went viral in 2019 after posting a video of her trying Kombucha for the first time. (Gracie Davis/The Seahawk)

Supreme Leader Brittany Broski, and why you should love her as much as I do

Grace Lanham, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2024

You’ve probably seen her on TikTok, Instagram or the many hilarious video compilations that happen to weave their way into your algorithms that depict her doing some auto-tuned Minion accent, talking...

A phone with the TikTok app logo. (Solen Feyissa/Unsplash.com)

OPINION: Why I did(n’t) delete TikTok

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager March 22, 2024

RUN, DON’T WALK! THIS PRODUCT IS SELLING OUT FAST! Scrolls. THIS PRODUCT IS ON MY AMAZON STOREFRONT. Scrolls. THROW AWAY THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THIS NEW ONE. Scrolls. IF...

Of all the countries in the world, TikTok has proven to be most popular in the U.S., with a staggering 113.25 million users.

OPINION: TikTok takes a toll on self esteem

Peyton Dickerson, Staff Writer February 27, 2023
The idea of seeing this many people in one lifetime is still novel. It's important to remember that everyone is worthy of love and a good life no matter their appearance. Beauty is superficial—and fades—so character always stays most important.
YoVanna wearing the Kaleidoscope Bikini. Illustrated, designed, and photographed by Courtney Rivenbark.

Courtney Rivenbark on making a positive impact on the fashion world

Skye Dlugy-Hegwer, Staff Writer November 20, 2022
With the rise of fast fashion in recent decades and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining small businesses face challenges of existing in an oversaturated, fast-paced consumer landscape. In spite of the challenges, people like Courtney Rivenbark, owner and creator of Cococlem, persist with their small businesses, focusing on sustainable, ethical products that make a positive impact in the fashion world. As a size-inclusive, made-to-order clothing brand with all fabric prints designed by Rivenbark, her business is truly unique to her.
Homemade pumpkin cookies: the finished product.

This pumpkin cookie recipe from TikTok is perfect for fall

Jasmin Singh, Contributing Writer October 13, 2021
It’s that time of the year again – pumpkin season! As the leaves start to change and people gather for the holidays, pumpkins will be in high demand. Whether you look forward to carving pumpkins, enjoying pumpkin pie, or buying cute pumpkin decorations, fall is undoubtedly the perfect time to try new recipes.
The fight over the future of the video-sharing app TikTok is unwinding globalization.

OPINION: In defense of Trump’s actions against TikTok

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer August 13, 2020

If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it too? In such a scenario, I would say no. Most others would, too, because the safety risks of jumping off a cliff are very obvious. This activity...

A photo of the TikTok app on a smart phone screen

Trump signs executive order to ban social media app TikTok

Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer August 11, 2020
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Aug. 6 banning two Chinese apps, including TikTok, starting Sept. 20.
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