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The Trend’: A Huskie pop-culture podcast | Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more

February 5, 2024

In episode 1 of "The Trend," Sarah and Brynn discuss happenings last week including Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more. They rank these pop-culture events to decide what's "in" and what's "out." Created by Sarah Rose and Brynn Krug |...

Responsible social media use can benefit mental health

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Media Editor | January 28, 2022

We need to regulate our use of social media to protect our mental health.

Disposable cameras make the perfect comeback

By Summer Fitzgerald | January 20, 2022

Disposable cameras are helping to truly capture memories without the stress of social media.

Fast fashion is harmful to both environment and mental health

By Summer Fitzgerald | December 27, 2021

Fast fashion is an irresponsible industry that exploits consumers, workers and the environment. Even though it may all look glamorous on social media, it is not worth your money or mental health.

‘Clue’ comes to the Egyptian Theatre

By Jacob Baker | January 31, 2020

The Irrational Masters will shadow cast their upcoming live performance of the 1985 cult classic “Clue.” Shadow casting is a performance where actors mirror the film as it plays on a screen. The show will be 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre,...

Targeted ads may be the price of using social media

By Noah Thornburgh | January 31, 2019

Social media companies are set on consolidating their user bases, which means targeted advertisements will get more intrusive as more user data is funneled to advertisers. Facebook is planning to merge three of its subsidiary messaging platforms by 2020,...

Ariana Grande says ‘thank u, next’ to her exes

By Maddie Barrett | November 8, 2018

Ariana Grande is back with another breathtaking, emotional single, leaving listeners with full hearts and clear minds.“Thank u, Next” is the 28th single Grande has released from 2011 to 2018 and features names of her recent ex-boyfriends. The powerful...

Tarte’s “Shape Tape” foundation not fostering inclusion

By Abby Wisecarver | January 30, 2018

New iPhone due out, cell obsession lives on

By Anthony Szudarski | September 18, 2013

I’m worried we focus too much on convenience with our phones today.The Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will be available to the public Friday. With so many news agencies reporting on the new models, I wonder why the phones are such a big deal.Alexander...

Instagram purchase gives Facebook more than money

By Ross Hettel | April 9, 2012

If you were too busy taking deep, inspirational, artsy photos in black and white on your iPhone, you may have missed out on the biggest news since Google bought YouTube: Facebook announced their acquisition of popular photosharing app and sepia filter,...

Facebook acquires Instagram

By Sarah Contreras | April 9, 2012

In a move ensuring that no person’s food need ever go unphotographed, Facebook has announced that it will acquire Instagram for a whopping $1 billion in cash and stock. It’s official: Facebook is going to helm your social media experience forever....

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The Trend’: A Huskie pop-culture podcast | Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more

Responsible social media use can benefit mental health

Disposable cameras make the perfect comeback

Fast fashion is harmful to both environment and mental health

‘Clue’ comes to the Egyptian Theatre

Targeted ads may be the price of using social media

Ariana Grande says ‘thank u, next’ to her exes

Tarte’s “Shape Tape” foundation not fostering inclusion

New iPhone due out, cell obsession lives on

Instagram purchase gives Facebook more than money

Facebook acquires Instagram

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