![TikTok has access to virtually all of the data on your phone by using devices such as keyloggers.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-31-at-1.27.21 PM.png)
I actually read Tiktok’s terms and conditions: here’s what you need to know
Angelina Matra '25, Paper Opinions Editor
• May 31, 2024
![Many Staples students were worried as pop-up buttons that read “Stop the TikTok Ban!” showed up on their phones a few days ago, an effort made by Bytedance, the company that owns Tiktok, to kill the bill dubbed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Act.” The bill has potential to ban TikTok in the U.S., as the legislation made its way through the House this past week and now finds itself trying to slug through the Senate.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-15-at-10.24.11 AM.png)
BREAKING NEWS: “TikTok Ban” Bill soars through the House
Nina Bowens '25, On The Wreckord Producer
• March 15, 2024
![The emergence of post high school plan Instagram accounts has heightened stress among students and proved to be unproductive. Although intending to be positive, it fosters competition.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-12-at-12.20.28-PM.png)
‘Post high school plan’ Instagram pages prove unproductive, generate competition
Jolie Gefen ’24, Web Managing Editor
• March 12, 2024
![More and more teenagers are turning to social media apps, such as Instagram, for information on world news and current events. However, 2-in-3 teenagers who get their news directly from news organizations say that doing so has helped them better understand current events.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-16-at-10.30.23 PM.png)
Peace out, Instagram: Deleting Instagram expanded my window to the world, eliminated FOMO
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper Features Editor
• February 16, 2024
![While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-18-at-2.40.32-PM-900x671.png)
Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Henry Watson, Paper News Editor
• May 18, 2023
![TikTok is on the verge of a ban, as can be seen during last week’s meeting with Congress. Some members of congress are concerned about what information China is getting and how they might use it.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-02-at-1.08.20-PM.png)
Staples community divides over potential Tik Tok ban
Cassidy Gutman ’25, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2023
![There is a potential tik tok ban on all devices following many debates over the security of U.S. government data. A bill has been introduced and evaluated following these debates.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-28-at-11.22.20-PM.png)
TikTok bill enforced to protect the security of the U.S. government, U.S. technology
Olivia Signorile '25, Staff Writer
• March 28, 2023
![Proposed Connecticut legislation would require parental consent for social media users under the age of 16 to sign up for popular social media platforms, including but not limited to, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-02-at-2.27.42-PM.png)
Proposed Connecticut legislature requires parental permission for young social media users
Mia Bomback ’25, Paper News Editor
• March 2, 2023
![The large community of TikTok that discusses and recommends books is commonly called “BookTok.” The hashtag “#BookTok” has over 93 billion views across the app.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/unnamed-1-900x630.jpg)
BookTok praises few books, proves dangerous for most authors
Alex Gaines ’25, Paper Arts Editor
• December 13, 2022
![Youth struggles with Kanye West’s recent anti-semitism](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-06-at-6.29.55-PM.png)
Youth struggles with Kanye West’s recent anti-semitism
Cassidy Gutman ’25, Staff Writer
• December 6, 2022
![Gas has become another commonly seen social media app on teenagers phones. At Staples currently, the user population is growing daily.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-21-at-10.06.41-PM.png)
Gas app gains popularity at Staples
Rylie Cordella ’25, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2022
![BeReal has sparked controversy among social media users.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-9.22.30-PM-900x71.png)
BeReal takes internet by storm with attempt at authenticity, casual social media
Toby Goldfarb ’23, Web Managing Editor
• November 7, 2022
![Social media platforms, like TikTok and Pinterest, promote creative and unique costume ideas for Halloween.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-9.49.48-PM.png)
Social media produces original Halloween costume ideas
Paige Tighe ’24, Editor in Chief
• October 17, 2022
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