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An age-based ban does not prevent addiction and abuse, it only delays it.

A ban cannot replace a lesson

Sunnie Wu, Staffer March 23, 2026

A freshman posts a Homecoming photo. A sophomore shares a meme with a friend across the country. For students at Lynbrook and across California, social media is woven into daily life. As concerns grow...

 The belief that foods labeled with high protein are automatically healthy is a common misunderstanding that can lead to poor dietary choices and health issues.

Social media paints a false picture of protein

David Dai, Staffer February 2, 2026

Fueled by Chipotle’s high-protein menu, protein popcorn and the general “proteinification” of almost every popular food, protein has become a hot dietary trend. However, protein isn’t as beneficial...

Both Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts allow users to create and post videos up to 60 seconds, which caters to the growing demand for quick and absorbable content. Graphic illustration by Cecilia Wu.

The quick content showdown

Alexandra Wu, In-Depth Editor April 28, 2025

In recent years, short-form video content has become one of the most popular ways that creators put our content into the digital world. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have revolutionized how users...

The fear of falling behind on online trends and content can be a contributing factor in doomscrolling, usually accompanied by anxiety.

Doomscrolling away from reality

Irene Hwang and Qianzi Loo February 3, 2025

Collapsing onto their bed after a stressful school day at Lynbrook, a student absentmindedly opens their phone. From one Instagram reel to another, the clock suddenly strikes 3 a.m., but all they can remember...

With the rise of social media, the lack of intergenerational connectivity online has intensified, leading to a more politically polarized society. Diversifying online experiences through the use of multiple platforms and perspectives can prevent further societal fragmentation and polarization.

The implicit barriers behind social media

Tanika Anbu, Staffer April 10, 2023

Social media apps like Instagram and Tiktok are defined by their Generation Z users, while media outlets like TV and newspaper are characterized by their Baby Boomer counterparts. With the rise of global...

Staffer Maple Leung poses to take a BeReal, to demonstrate the inherent performativity of the app.

Can you really be real on BeReal?

Maple Leung, Staffer October 10, 2022

No filters, no time to cover a zit and definitely not enough time to put on a trendy outfit. BeReal, dubbed the “anti-Instagram” app, has sprung into popularity and aims to create an authentic user...