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After the mass success of Bitcoin, many seek the cryptocurrency Dogecoin for financial success.
Brandon Dosen, Columnist • May 28, 2021

For almost a decade now, Dogecoin, something created as a meme, has continued to be invested in as a cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency in its simplest form is a digital currency. While such currencies have...

Several Joshes in an intense pool noodle battle.

The Legendary Josh Battle

Kalyn McLeod, Columnist • May 7, 2021

On April 24, 2021, hundreds of Joshes gathered in Lincoln, Nebraska, pool noodles in hand, to battle it out. This legendary event took the internet by storm, creating a meme that will forever live on....

Eddy Chen performing Paganini Caprice No. 24 while hula hooping.

TwoSet Violin: Bringing the World of Classical Music to a Younger Generation

Brett Yang and Eddy Chen are two professional violinists who created the popular YouTube channel TwoSet Violin. They make comedic skits and review modern media that uses classical music, whether it be shows, movies, ads, or even apps.
Noah Thompson, Columnist • March 19, 2021

According to TwoSet Violin, in 2013, Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen created a YouTube channel called TwoSet Violin. They create a wide range of videos from challenges, like the “Ling...

Fandoms are a dangerous internet trend.

Fandoms: One of the Many Toxic Internet Cultures

Doxxing, cancelling and stalking. Are fandoms slowly destroying social media?
Sophia Geisler, Columnist • March 17, 2021

The internet has always been a place for mild and major controversy. With social media influencers, celebrities, political parties, such and such, it’s easy to get caught up in the middle of online arguments....

The finished product

Viral Baked Feta Pasta

As it circles the internet, many have come to discover this recipe of feta baked pasta. This recipe only adds a few minutes to your usual pasta recipe, but will make a world of a difference.
Amelia McCrory, Columnist • February 16, 2021

Ingredients: One package cherry tomatoes One block feta cheese ⅓ cup olive oil 1 box of pasta (any kind) 2 cloves minced garlic Handful of basil 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper Instructions: ...

A small group of Redditors shifted the tide of Wall Street against hedge funds.

How Reddit Broke the Stock Market

The stock market fell hard because of a large group of people that used social media to reach out and boost GameStop stocks up.
Brandon Dosen, Columnist • February 5, 2021

Overview of Stocks Investing in stocks merits a great reward, albeit with a risk of failure. Investing in stocks works by buying stocks of companies that you believe will get you a profit. Stocks represent...

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) sitting in on the Biden Presidential Inauguration wearing a coat and mittens, an image that soon became a meme.

The Abrupt Meme

Recently, a new meme of Bernie Sanders has quickly spread across the internet. He is seen sitting on a chair wearing a coat and mittens photoshopped into many different images and scenarios.
Adam Khogyani, Columnist • January 29, 2021

The day after the presidential inauguration, a new meme surfaced of Bernie Sanders (D-VT). He was seen in many photos sitting down on a chair in different locations, family meetings, and famous paintings. NBC...

People have mixed opinions on the worldwide phenomenon TikTok.

Is TikTok Overrated?

TikTok has two billion users... but is it overrated?
Abbi Prieto, Columnist • November 20, 2020

TikTok became a worldwide phenomenon in November 2018, when it merged with China’s social media service, Musical.ly. Users can create and share 3 to 60-second videos, using hashtags to reach as many...

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