What's going on with TikTok and UMG?
By Alicia Szczesniak | Feb. 6, 2024The standoff between the companies has created quite an issue for the app
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The mob wife aesthetic: the cause and effect of microtrends
By Kenzie Callahan | Jan. 31, 2024Fast fashion fuels microtrends such as TikTok’s newest aesthetic, the “mob wife,” and negatively affects young women.
5 signs you may be chronically online
By Grace Koennecke | Jan. 28, 2024For lovers of pop culture, internet memes and entertainment, this article is totally for you if you think you're chronically online.
Chase on the Case: We need to learn social media etiquette
By Chase Borland | Nov. 8, 2023Just because you say something behind a screen doesn’t mean people don’t see it.
Kickin' with Kyra: TikTok Shop is a negative change to the social media app
By Kyra Dapore | Oct. 6, 2023TikTok is turning into cheap and fake online shopping.
We love celebrity gossip, but is it really good for us?
By Alexandra Hopkins | Sep. 28, 2023From “SpitGate” to serious conversations, discussing celebrity gossip and its impacts.
Kirsten’s Kismet: Elon Musk’s embryonic Indiscretions and their eerie implications
By Kirsten Abbey | Sep. 27, 2023As the newest Musk baby makes his appearance under bizarre circumstances, all heads turn toward Musk, exactly as he wanted.
Today with Trey: TikTok and Twitter are not trustworthy news sources
By Trey Barrett | Sep. 15, 2023As an avid TikTok and Twitter user, it seems like I can never escape from a popular post filled with misinformation.
People and Planet: Racist incident at Bexley Middle School part of larger problem
By Megan Diehl | Feb. 14, 2023A recent chain of racist incidents in Bexley City Schools has drawn further attention to problems that lie deep within the culture of the school system.
Effectiveness of social media influences students, faculty to utilize it
By Madalyn Blair | Feb. 7, 2023OU’s social media certificate enables students to get a glimpse of the logistics of social media and prepares them for careers that will use it.
From the Editor’s Desk: Meet the Spring 2023 Digital Director of ‘The Post’
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 25, 2023The digital staff at The Post have plans to build on what they did last semester to improve the digital aspect of this publication.
Tips with Tate: Normalize caring less
By Tate Raub | Jan. 16, 2023Opinion: Unfollowing people on social media and being oblivious to the lives of people you don’t really care about does wonders for your mental health.
Kat Tracks: Social media is harmful to everyone
By Katie Trott | Mar. 20, 2022As social media changes the way we communicate, it challenges our ability to make meaningful connections.
Editorial: ‘The Post’ stands with local journalists
By The Post Editorial Board | Mar. 17, 2022We might be considered "competitors," but we'll always support those we work alongside.
Unsolicited Advice: Joking online about Ukraine undermines ongoing devastation
By Katie Millard | Feb. 27, 2022Be considerate when commentating online about the Ukraine-Russia war.
Answers from Ankita: Social media’s successor is here
By Ankita Bansode | Nov. 22, 2021Metaverse is the next generation of social media.
Tracking Trends: The debut of ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ leaves fans feeling nostalgic
By Lauren Serge | Nov. 16, 2021On Nov. 12, Taylor Swift released her rerecorded version of her 2012 album Red in her journey to reclaim her masters.
Online brand partnerships help build student professionalism
By Katie Millard | Nov. 16, 2021Brand partnerships, internet collaborations and more give these social media-savvy students some real-world marketing experience.
Thinking in Print: AI Influencers disparage social media
By Charlene Pepiot | Nov. 7, 2021Especially when they’re used for mainly advertising.
