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Love-lost Online

Assistant Opinion Editor Olivia Tennant ’27 argues that social media distorts our understanding of love.
Olivia Tennant '27 Apr 30, 2025
Fizz Captures Attention, Draws Criticism

Fizz Captures Attention, Draws Criticism

The arrival of Fizz, a college-oriented and anonymous social-media app, has garnered praise for its community-building potential, but some are concerned by its failure to moderate objectionable content.
Julia Gentin '26 Mar 1, 2023

Symposium: Cancel Culture Doesn't Work

Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, sexual harassment and assault; discussion of racism and sexism. Language is shifting all around us, every day, whether we notice it or not. Just last year, Merriam-Webster added [https://web.archive.org/web/20210329222735/https://www.merriam-webster.com/topics/words-were-watching] “petrichor,” “swole” and “stan” to
Leland Culver '24 Apr 22, 2021

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