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Many devoted fans of Lana Del Rey, Steve Lacy, the Arctic Monkeys and others have been known to gatekeep songs from others whove discovered them because of viral content on TikTok, rather than coming across their music in a more traditional word-of-mouth manner. These fans fear new listeners wont have a profound understanding of the art beyond internet sensation.

The art of gatekeeping: A deep dive into musical sanctity

Lily Toreja, Columnist
January 4, 2023
BookTok, a subculture on social media, is captivating people across the globe to read. Although extremely popular, it has been controversial to whether or not BookTok is a credible source for book recommendations.

The negatives and positives of “BookTok,” according to Foothill Tech students

Claire Hadley, Writer
December 10, 2022
Social media is rapidly expanding and many influencers are wondering if they maybe have a calling beyond just their phone screen. As such, it’s not unusual to see someone internet famous topping the music charts.

Satire: Influencers should stay out of the music industry

Frances English, Writer
December 3, 2022
Celebrity culture has evolved from flashy magazines and physical tabloids— with social media, fans have even more power to influence celebrity careers.

Celebrity culture is toxic, here’s why

Lily Toreja, Writer
March 1, 2022
Mixed with fun adventures and stressful moments, the Hype House show allows viewers to experience the influencer life. Photo Credit: grouphypehouse.blogspot.com

Did the Hype House show live up to its hype?

Isheeta Pal, Writer
February 14, 2022
Olivia Rodrigos iconic album cover made fans excited about listening to its songs. Credit: Teen Vogue

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SOUR’ album: The sweet and sour response that entices the musical tastebuds of listeners everywhere

Isheeta Pal, Writer
October 12, 2021
There are unconscious, and inequitable advantages to individuals who meet particular beauty standards, and these advantages will usually give them a head-start on many opportunities in life just for their appearance.

OPINION: Let’s talk about pretty privilege

Laura Liang, Copy Editor
May 27, 2021
Former varsity basketball players, the Bova quintuplets continue their legacy into their college years.

Bova quintuplets take the internet by swish

Chloe Scofield, Assignment Editor
July 31, 2020
TikTok has had a major effect on how Gen Z is expressing themselves, but some users’ negative motives can cause the app to become a source of harsh criticism, and hatred, getting in the way of others’ ability to just have fun.

The influence of social media: TikTok

Claire Hernandez, Writer
June 6, 2020
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