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The Student News Site of Trinity University

Trinitonian

The TikTok refugee industrial complex

Jack Maxwell, Opinion Columnist March 29, 2024

As the United States Federal Government deliberates on banning TikTok in the name of red-scare fear-mongering over China, an upsetting and mind-boggling pattern of exploitation has emerged on the app....

So ... I just bought something stupid on TikTok Shop

So … I just bought something stupid on TikTok Shop

I’m just kidding; I actually didn’t, I never will and no one else should either
Riya Vankamamidi, Opinion Columnist January 25, 2024

I open TikTok to watch funny videos, not to buy overpriced puffy Skittles. As the internet evolves and the world becomes more connected, advertisers have wormed their way into every aspect of social media....

Banning TikTok is banning free speech

Banning TikTok is banning free speech

Rachel Oliver, Opinion Editor April 13, 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress on March 23. During his testimony, House Energy and Commerce Committee members inquired about data security and the app’s negative effects on the mental...

Time's up, Instagram — TikTok is here to stay

Time’s up, Instagram — TikTok is here to stay

Mai Vo, Opinion Columnist April 14, 2022

With roughly one billion monthly active users, TikTok is everywhere nowadays. It could be a total stranger dancing to songs, someone talking about their day or an expert sharing life hacks, and most of...

War, TikTok and the future of Gen Z

War, TikTok and the future of Gen Z

Rachel Oliver, Opinion Editor March 24, 2022

Gen Z was born under the shadows of 9/11, grew up accepting the burden of climate change and matured during COVID. Now, we are seeing a war unfold before our very eyes, witnessing the Ukrainian tragedy...

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How TikTok helped me find my new favorite musician

Jordyn Guzman November 5, 2020
Screamo music has a new up and coming face, and he’s a TikTok star