In 2012 the New York Times published a headlining article exposing the horrifying condition of Apple’s factories. Some of the problems included worker exposed to poisonous chemicals, multiple explosions within the factories, high stress levels among workers that resulted in suicide, and unlivable wages. …

After studying social media this past semester there is no doubt that social media plays an integral role in the way information is dispersed and consumed. Frequently social media is view as a tool for brand and companies to market themself to increase brand awareness or boost sales, but what…

Social media is has grown to be inescapably intertwined into our everyday habits and patterns. In 2021 a growing rate of 82% of Americans reported having at least one personal social networking profile. For many users it’s the first thing they check when they wake up and the last thing…

Brands are constantly strategizing on new ways to engage with their audiences through a variety of platforms. And with the growth of social media, brands has limitless creative opportunities to connect with consumers. A common trend seen across brands are anthropomorphizing their brand to create relatable and engaging content. A…

Hello, my name is Izzy Osbourne(she/her/hers). I am currently a junior double majoring in Political Science and Public Relation and my minor is in Social Welfare and Justice. I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI where I found my love for spending my time outside engaging in an array…

For my book review I read Cary Knox’s “From Selfies to Selfless.” This book discusses the pitfalls of social media and how teen’s mental health have been negatively impacted by excessive social media usage and how educators can attempt to remedy these effects with connection, compassion and mentorship. The book…

My personal preferences and opinions of social media seem to change almost on the daily. I would love to say I don’t have a favorite social media platform and instead I spend my time in a much more productive manner like reading books, going on runs or perfecting my sourdough…

I was initially very intimidated to analyze my own social media usage habits. I know I spend an truly stupid amount of time in front of my screen mindless staring, but I wasn’t sure that I really wanted to be aware of my Gen-Z habits. …

Hello, my name is Izzy Osbourne(she/her/hers). I am currently a junior double majoring in Political Science and Public Relation and my minor is in Social Welfare and Justice. I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI alongside my brother and sister. I love spending my time outside engaging in an array…