By Eileen Lee, Contributing Writer “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.” This message flashed on my screen as I opened the app. It was January 19, and Congress had banned TikTok, a wildly popular video-sharing app. According to CBS, 170 million people use TikTok in the U.S. For Generation Z and millennials, TikTok is a …
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Meta’s Right Move: Dropping Fact-Checkers
By Emma Yang, Contributing Writer Meta, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, is the parent company of many prominent social media apps, including Instagram and Facebook. However, its widespread influence increases the risk of spreading misinformation. The company originally employed fact-checkers to combat inaccuracies and regulate content but has recently replaced them with Community Notes, a system …
Flipping the Podium: Jordan Chiles’ Bronze Medal Controversy
By Lara do Rosario, Banner Staff You don’t have to be a gymnast or even understand how gymnastics is scored to enjoy watching the sport in the Olympic Games. Every four years, gymnastics is a must-watch at the Games because of how exciting it is to see true feats of nature combined with elegant artistry. …
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Standardized Testing: College Admissions Standard?
By Bonnie Shao and Jaya Goud, Banner Staff There are a multitude of components that go into preparing a strong college application, including extracurriculars, essays, grades, and scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which many SAT and ACT testing sites were forced to close down, many …
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An Award-Winning Comedy with No Jokes: the 76th Emmys
By Bella Holt “And the Emmy goes to… Shōgun!” was a phrase uttered a total of 18 times at the 76th Emmy Awards, making the “Outstanding Drama Series” a record-breaker in Japanese language shows. Beloved comedy The Bear didn’t trail far behind, amassing 23 nominations and 11 wins at the awards ceremony. Interestingly, Hulu’s Only …
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