The Ithacan

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Those nostalgic for Instagram circa 2014 have found a way to relive the feeling of silly, carefree spontaneity with the popular app BeReal.

The photo sharing app BeReal, launched in 2020, is designed to offer users an outlet to show off a real version of themselves and their friends.

At the Nov. 15 Faculty Council meeting, the college’s Office of Admission announced that it is using social media data to place advertisements and the council discussed scheduling grid changes.

Ithaca College alum Louis Levanti ’19, a comedy and entertainment content creator, spoke to members of the Ithaca College community on social media.

Due to the rise of social media, authors have found new ways to connect with their audience, which comes with both positive and negative effects.

FLEFF hosted a launch for “The Social Media Debate” a book that aims to show the debates surrounding the impacts of social media on society. 

I’ve encountered a lot of pretentious people here at the college, but I’ll never forget the person who anonymously posted a piece about why they “don’t like” me.

Some of the effects on mental health can be depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and a dopamine addiction.

When my mom told me the marketing department for the company she works at decided to go with one candidate over another due to her following on Instagram, I was shocked

With all of the ensembles, acapella groups, choirs and dance companies at Ithaca College, it can be easy for students looking to get involved in the arts to get overwhelmed. 

This week, we sat down with our social media manager, Cassandra Logedo.