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Opinions writer Noor Haghighi argues that even if influencers start off posting with innocent intentions, they often quickly get endorsed by companies who turn their lives into a monetized show. This is not to say you should cut all ties with your favorite influencers, but relying on and idolizing them is a dangerous game. 

OPINION: Influencers are no longer relatable

Noor Haghighi
April 3, 2023
COMIC: Birdseed #48

COMIC: Birdseed #48

John Konrad
January 24, 2023
An illustration of Opinions writer Kelly Marry reading books that inspired the series "BookTok made me read it" by Emilie Marie Cuevas. 

OPINION: The problem with BookTok sensation Colleen Hoover

Kelly Marry
December 15, 2022
An image of a BeReal user taking a photo in her bathroom mirror. Image by Mary Ann Vagnerova.

OPINION: BeReal is a masterclass in performed authenticity

Fiona Sievert
November 2, 2022

Editor’s Note: Addressing the harassment of a Daily Wildcat writer

Kristijan Barnjak
October 23, 2022
Book cover of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Out now from Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. 

BOOK REVIEW: BookTok made me read it: ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Kelly Marry
September 27, 2022
A collage of screenshots from Lukas Pakter's TikTok. 

OPINION: TikToker Lukas Pakter on newfound internet fame and what it means to ‘be a man’

Olivia Krupp
September 20, 2022
Book cover of "Love on the Brain" by Ali Hazelwood. Out now from Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. 

BOOK REVIEW: Booktok made me read it: ‘Love on the Brain’ by Ali Hazelwood

Kelly Marry
September 9, 2022
Teenage girl with braces stands in front of mirror and inspects face. 

OPINION: You’re not sexually liberated, you’re 13

Olivia Krupp
April 7, 2022
From top left to bottom left: Sterling Stokes; Braelyn Smith; Lee Parada; Zaina Price.

The rise of TikTok

Selassie Flower
April 5, 2022
Courtesy of Bennet Curran

Bennett Curran: Influencer, actor, human being

Taylor Maresca
April 4, 2022
Crystals from Aquamarine Daydream

What are crystals and why is everyone using them?

Taylor Maresca
March 21, 2022
Social media can be used as a tool to raise awareness for mental health and create an open conversation.

OPINION: Has social media helped us open up about mental health?

Julianna Strano
March 17, 2022
"Body Image. The subjective concept of one's physical appearance based on self-observation and the reactions of others." by Charlotte Astrid/Creative Commons (CC BY 2.0)

OPINION: The dangerous trends surrounding food on TikTok

Julianna Strano
January 25, 2022
Margherita Berti has had the opportunity to share her knowledge of the Italian language with her followers on her TikTok account, @italianmatters. (Screenshot from @italianmatters TikTok page)

OPINION: Learning a new language on everyone’s favorite app — TikTok

Jacqueline Aguilar
November 12, 2021
University of Arizona students Vaisha Nair and Giulia Ghidoli at Black Crown Coffee Company, located on Speedway, ordering coffee for their online reviews. They run @Tucson.CoffeeChronicles on Instagram and TikTok where they review coffee and coffee shops for a mass audience. 

Student Spotlight: Tucson Coffee Chronicles

Kyle Openshaw
October 18, 2021
Screenshot of the popular #prettyprivilege on TikTok.

OPINION: Is pretty privilege real?

Julianna Strano
October 6, 2021
Students wait in line to enter the University of Arizona North Rec Center on Wednesday, Jan. 27. 

OPINION: “Gym-Tok” is taking over our lives

Jacqueline Aguilar
September 16, 2021
In times of crisis, young people turn to memes to cope. But is that healthy? 

OPINION: If you compare yourself to “that girl” on TikTok, you are not alone

Julianna Strano
August 4, 2021
Susi Vidal celebrates hitting 1 million followers on TikTok. (Courtesy Susi Vidal)

UA nursing student hits 1 million followers on TikTok with “OnlyPans,” her comedic cooking videos

Diana Ramos
May 4, 2021
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