Brand collapses after releasing school shooting themed hoodies
Maria Krug '22, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
The BStroy clothing brand faced major backlash after releasing school-shooting themed hoodies during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15. The schools included were Stoneman Douglas in 2018, Virginia Tech in 2007, Columbine in 1999 and Sandy Hook in 2012. To make matters much worse, the hoodies f...
Celebrities contribute to incessant social media advertisements
Abby Fleming ’20
December 12, 2018
It started with a few cryptic tweets following her breakup with her fiance, SNL actor Pete Davidson, each one including the phrase, “thank u, next.” It caused a commotion, to say the least. On Twitter, fans speculated if this could be hinting at a new album title or single. They were right; a few ...
Planoly app feeds creativity and organization to Instagram users
October 12, 2018
By Remi Levitt '21 ...
Instagram founders resign after clashes with Facebook ownership
October 11, 2018
By Alex Sprouls '19 Instagram co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are leaving the company after eight years and clashes with Facebook’s management team since it became the parent company in 2012. “I don’t expect many good changes [to Instagram] since I feel like Facebook hasn’t c...
Health accounts takeover Instagram feeds
October 12, 2017
By Elle Fair '19 An image of grilled chicken topped with steamy vegetables and a side of fresh, dairy free ice cream is just one example of a meal you might open your Instagram feed to. It's not just any ordinary foodgram, it’s a trendy, new craze in the world of social media: healthy food Instagrams....
[Sept. 2016 Features] Student businesses soar with Instagram
October 11, 2016
By Jonathan Kaner '18 Sports Editor and Julia Rosier '18 Features Editor Her fingers delicately strung together the last bead, and she gleamed with a familiar zeal. Julie Kaplan ’17 was armed and ready for her newest Instagram post to promote her new entrepreneurial business, Jewels by Jules. I...
Debasing the word “skinny” through mutual empowerment
Julia Greenspan, Staff Writer
April 25, 2016
Two girls threw their arms around each other and puckered their lips in seductive fashion, giggling and beaming smiles in between iPhone camera flashes. Their trusted friend and designated photographer snapped and clicked away with glee. She then lowered the phone and looked down at her screen in di...
Pet Instagrams are becoming the new “fad”
Blake Rubin, Features Web Editor
March 22, 2016
Get ready to have your heart skip a beat as you double tap on Instagram for the adorable pet accounts taking Instagram by storm. One dog new to the scene, is Rosie Haroun, Annie Haroun ‘16’s little pup, and her bio reads, “Miniature Schnauzer- Yes I am a bearded lady.” Her Instagram was c...
Searching for an ally in the war against healthy food
Jenna McNicholas, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
The obsession has seduced the minds of many of my friends, and I fear that I am one of the few that have not been tainted by the creeping healthy food obsession. It starts innocently. I’m casually trying to catch up on the instagram posts I’ve missed, and before I know it, I’m confronted with...
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Staff Writer
Staff writer Teddy Dienst ’20, is in his third year of Advanced Journalism and being a part of Inklings. Dienst has always had a niche for writing and took a shot at taking the class when he was recommended...