On August 26, 2026 the landmark settlement in which 47 states filed against Meta for addicting kids and teens was settled. It resulted in Meta being fined $17.1 billion dollars.
We may have missed the era of MySpace and early YouTube, but Gen Z was definitely there for an era of the internet. Holding our iPads in sticky fingers, we were treated to a front row seat for the rise of the monetized internet. Almost overnight, our favorite YouTubers shifted from being unremarkable content creators into big-box brands peddling merchandise in our local Target.
Community college is often overlooked among seniors in high school. However, it is an excellent option for many. Attending a community college allows for students to have a smooth transition into a 4-year university.
Take that life-changing trip to London on the off chance that you get noticed by a modeling agent! Drop out of college to pilot that start-up no one else thought of! Quit your boring cubicle job on a whim to become a fashion blogger! Through morals at the end of fables, character arcs in shows, and flashy movie montages, from a very young age everyone is taught the age-old idea of following your dreams.
Many of us in high school grew up playing video games with our friends and family. Whether it was Madden, Minecraft, or Call of Duty, I’m sure plenty of us can look back fondly on our childhood gaming experiences. But lately, it just seems like the magic of games has been sucked away. Quality has gone down the drain as these gigantic companies prioritize the dollar, and we’ve watched it happen in real time. But is there still value in the new products coming out, or have we just outgrown games?
There was a time when being alone meant living life without constant notifications, music, and endless scrolling. However, the type of solitude we once had is growing increasingly rare with every new technological innovation. Many students, including myself, walk out of the 50s wing, put in both AirPods, and listen to one song before getting to the E-building. But why? Even at home, quiet moments like lying in bed or waiting for your microwave to finish are filled with digital stimulation. Technology has not removed solitude entirely, but it has definitely changed how people experience it.
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