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The Advocate

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The Advocate

Social Media is Tearing us Apart

Social Media is Tearing us Apart

Harrison ’26 May 13, 2026

Polarization is old news. People across the US and the world have been getting more and more opposed for about 50 years. Why should we care? Considering other vital global trends, there is more at play...

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The Legacy of Bubba Copeland

Cayla McNiece ’27, Writer February 12, 2024

Disclaimer: this story mentions suicide and online harassment. Bubba Copeland was born on May 27th, 1974, in Columbus, Georgia; however, those who knew him would agree that his life truly started when...

Facebook Under Scrutiny

Facebook Under Scrutiny

Elizabeth Hiller ’25, Writer October 6, 2021

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Facebook and Instagram were placed under scrutiny at a Congressional hearing about the negative effects that the company has had on teenagers. “[The company] has hidden...

Social Media Influencers

Social Media Influencers

Arinjoy Das ’22 (AJ), Entertainment, Arts and Leisure Editor January 27, 2020

The majority of corporate marketing was historically advertised through the help of television and newspapers, but over the last decade, advertising has shifted to a more modern platform: social media....

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