Social media

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May 29 featuresCaleb Peterson with Illustrations by Samriddhi Kejriwal

The paradoxical world of UBC influencers

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March 10 opinionMaya Tommasi with Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

Powers at be: Free speech isn’t what it used to be

It is impossible to talk about modern politics without recognizing the politics of freedom of expression, writes Maya Tommasi in the debut article of her column, “Powers at be.”

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February 27 scienceVicky Nguyen with Photos by Saumya Kamra

It's time to talk! How @hello.vulva lubricates conversations around sexual health online

In a world where every online search can yield thousands of results, it can be challenging to access accurate and easy-to-understand health care information.

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February 14 opinionErin Chong with Illustrations by Abbie Lee

Opinion: Start using social media intentionally

Rather than expecting ourselves to fully abandon our social media accounts, we should focus on learning how to use them intentionally, writes Erin Chong.

Four different information technologies — television, a radio, a landline and a smartphone all transmitting information, illustrated with sound or telecommunication waves radiated from each. The devices are all grey-brown, and placed on a turquoise background.

February 10 opinionColin Angell with Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison

Hyperlinked: Of course UBC is full of Redditors

Hand all the bookworms and budding scholars smartphones and bam: of course they’re on the nerdy social media, writes Colin Angell in the debut article in his column, "Hyperlinked."

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November 7 cultureAvery Nowicki with Photos by Guntas Kaur

The plight of the thought daughter I know I am, but what are you?

On a small island inside the internet — governed by @joan.of.arca, Binchtopia and Ottessa Moshfegh — lives a world of literate young women.

July 23 featuresIman Janmohamed

Alex Migdal brings news to social media, one TikTok video at a time

Alex Migdal’s first time combining social media with journalism was in 2012 as the multimedia editor of The Gateway, the University of Alberta’s student paper.

July 22 scienceCynthia Loyo

Social Media for Science: #DebunkingDesire Campaign Steps Up to Transform Women's Health

Despite affecting one in three women, low sexual desire remains misunderstood and rarely discussed — UBC's #DebunkingDesire campaign is breaking this silence and reshaping the conversation.

June 6, 2022 opinionDaphnée Lévesque

Mind Your Mind: My favourite mindful Instagram accounts

Today, I’m going to share my favourite mental health related Instagram accounts. When I follow accounts that focus on mental health, self-care and therapy, it makes me feel better about my struggles and the fact I am not alone.