The popularity of the app BeReal raises some curiosity; do people like the app because they can show their authentic selves, or do they like that their posts will be perceived as “real” even though...
Two journalists argue their beliefs regarding internet personality Andrew Tate
For: by Alejandro Hernandez
Andrew Tate is an internet personality and former professional kickboxer. On Aug. 19, Facebook...
Pinterest is a social media that has been lost in the dust, but I think it needs to come back
Recently, I feel like Pinterest is slowly joining the graveyard of old social media that no one...
The virus of ignorance that spreads online
In today’s day and age, most of our information comes from online sources. The validity of facts online has often been misleading, but what about when it comes...
According to VHS students, negative mental health is a result of the drastic impact of social media
“TV will rot your brain.” Many have heard this quote, but does it actually, and is it the same with...
Teens are historically tired, but is social media affecting their sleep schedule?
Many VHS students feel tired. This isn't a new phenomenon, teens have been lacking sleep since the dawn of their existence....
VHS students share their thoughts on the popular subsection.
The rise of TikTok communities have given TikTok users solace during the pandemic with its various options. It has given people spaces to...
TikTok’s siren for vegans, homophobes and racists
On TikTok’s For You Page, there are a plethora of educational videos swimming about the algorithm, but one channel sticks out from the rest: That...
A Threat made on ASB Instagram page prompts Police Department investigation
On the week of Oct. 7, all VHS-affiliated social media accounts were urged to change their passwords and disable comments as...
Students are finding fame on the popular app TikTok
TikTok is the popular social media app formerly known as Musical.ly that has found its way into the hands of teens all over the world. This app allows...
I will admit, I am guilty of being a social media crazed teenager. My life is constantly filled with updates from Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and even Facebook. And now it seems that my parents have...
![“For Instagram you pose [and] set up your pictures, but for BeReal you have a limited amount of time that you can take your picture and share it with your friends,” said Jonathan Kelley 26. Graphic by: Belen Hibbler](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bereal.jpg)
![Senior Martie Pecht said, “[COVID-19] Misinformation is very harmful and can be very deadly so I think people should be penalized for it.” Photo by: Olive Kranzler](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AH-OK-COVID-misinfo.jpg)
