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News, Opinions & Editorials, Sports

Pink, Glitter, and Matcha: Sky Sports Launches a Platform for Female Sports Fans and Sparks Immediate Backlash

(Image via BBC) Volunteer Writer: Mariana Peñafiel Ide Email: mpenafiel@umassd.edu Sky Sports decided to take the initiative to create a “safe” and “inclusive” space for female sports fans. Their great idea? A TikTok account called “Halo Sky Sports” that was launched on Thursday, November 20th, with a now-deleted post that claimed, “We’re about ALL sports and championing female athletes. We’re here for the culture, community … Continue reading Pink, Glitter, and Matcha: Sky Sports Launches a Platform for Female Sports Fans and Sparks Immediate Backlash

 
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Arts & Entertainment, News

Substack: The New Social Media?

The rise of Substack is noted as a response to dissatisfaction with popular social media platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, which are criticized for their toxic ownership and content. Substack provides a space for informative, well-researched writing from various creators, offering an alternative for users seeking meaningful engagement over mindless scrolling. Continue reading Substack: The New Social Media?

 
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Arts & Entertainment, Politics

President Biden Approves Bill that Could Lead to TikTok’s Banning 

President Biden signed a new law potentially leading to the banning of TikTok. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act requires its Chinese parent company to sell the platform within 180 days in the US. ByteDance plans to challenge the law in court. Continue reading President Biden Approves Bill that Could Lead to TikTok’s Banning 

 
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Arts & Entertainment

TikTok, Time’s Up – UMG Parting Ways With Video-Sharing Platform

Universal Music Group announced the termination of their partnership with TikTok, citing inadequate compensation for artists, concerns about AI-generated content, and unresolved contract issues. While smaller artists see potential for visibility, larger ones face challenges. This rift highlights the power dynamics and challenges in today’s digital music landscape. Continue reading TikTok, Time’s Up – UMG Parting Ways With Video-Sharing Platform

 
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Science & Tech

BlueSky Soars In To Replace Twitter

(Image via nbcnews.com) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu You may have heard of BlueSky, a new contender in the social media scene. But what is BlueSky? How does it work, and what other apps compare? And most importantly, should you get it? BlueSky was created by Jack Dorsey, who used to be the CEO of Twitter (X), and Jay Graber, who has experience … Continue reading BlueSky Soars In To Replace Twitter

 
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Campus Life & Events, Science & Tech

“What’s Fizzing?” The Latest College-Based Social Media App to Reach UMassD

(Image created by Graphic Design Manager Anamika Menon) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu You may have heard people around campus talking about Fizz, a new social media app. But what is Fizz? And should you get it?  Fizz is a combination of the popular social media apps Twitter (X) and YikYak. Most Fizz posts are anonymous and can be upvoted, downvoted, shared, … Continue reading “What’s Fizzing?” The Latest College-Based Social Media App to Reach UMassD

 
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