The Met Gala and The Influencer
Every year, the Met Gala hosts hundreds of celebrities to its charitable auction. The themes are poignant, the guest list always draws attention. It’s a huge moment for culture, a ...
City Series: Five New Orleans Unknownities
Anthony Bourdain once said there is no city on Earth like New Orleans. He said in order to understand it, you have to go there. A small-town feel in a ...
Growing Up Instagram
Every generation has a new definition of childhood and adolescence. Each decade brings with it a new interpretation of the bildungsroman. Technological development changes the ideas around growing up. When ...
Fragrance and TikTokers
Rihanna released her new fragrance, Fenty Eau Du Parfum, through her Fenty Beauty line. I wish that people would stop buying her products, not because they’re poor quality, but I ...
Tana Mongeau and Her Journey
When I think of influencer, I think of Tana Mongeau. I don’t think anyone encapsulates the concept of "influencer" more than her. Her job is to make YouTube videos. She ...
Social Media Past, Present, and Future
With technology developing at an ever-increasing rate, one could argue that there will always be a liminal universe of social media. The advertising and income related to social media are ...
City Series: Five Toronto Unknownities
The Canadian Invasion is well underway. You can’t listen to 45 minutes of popular radio time without The Weeknd, Drake, or Shawn Mendes coming up at least once. Justin Bieber ...
Protecting Your Energy
Megan Thee Stallion, after being allegedly shot by her then-boyfriend, spoke about her experience on Instagram Live. “You have to protect your energy,” she said, nearly in tears. As I’m ...
The Inks Instagram Bio
The Inks Dam, the smallest in the world, blocks the Colorado River. It’s about 100ft tall, 1500ft wide. It blocks off enough water for 30 small lakes/ponds where there are ...
The Many Aesthetics of Instagram
Within the confines of Instagram, there are limitless possibilities of what you can post -- so long as it’s age-appropriate. Everyone’s page is in some way different, obviously, but like ...
