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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Short form content is captivating but can be harmful. A narrative that goes viral is usually simple, short and compelling: it tells you what to know and exactly how to feel about it, no further nuance acknowledged, which erodes the critical thinking skills and media literacy habits of users who consume hours of short form media on a regular basis.

It’s time to ‘X’ out short form media

by Claire Tian, Assistant STEM Editor December 6, 2024

Short form content has surged in popularity for its convenience and attention-grabbing appeal. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels and X, attract millions—and in TikTok’s case, one billion—users.  Microblogging...

Awareness over the dopamine-hooking features of social media platforms like Instagram to retain user engagement has also grown in recent years.Teen Accounts contains a feature that turns off notifications from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., provide reminders for a screen time break and a set a time limit that can only be modified by parents. 

Meta announces Teen Accounts, emphasizes social media safety

by Hima Thota, Aquila Managing Editor October 21, 2024

Meta’s recent announcement of Instagram Teen Accounts, its latest addition to Instagram, comes following a rise in concern over child safety online. In their announcement, Meta detailed changes that...

An illustration of various memes and internet sensations. Social media platforms have guided the evolution of Generation Z’s sense of humor by creating widespread access to topics people find humorous.

‘One big inside joke’: Generation Z uses humor to bond over shared adversity

by Arely Sun, Aquila Co-Managing Editor February 23, 2022

harkeraquila · Aquila Audible of "'One big inside joke’: Generation Z uses humor to bond over shared adversity" If you’ve spent time browsing the Internet, you’ve likely encountered...

STEM Scene showcases briefs to update our community on the STEM world.

STEM Scene: Oct. 8

by Mark Hu, Winged Post Managing Editor October 8, 2021

Whistle-Blower accuses Facebook of prioritizing profits over safety amid major server outage Frances Haugen, a former product manager at Facebook, revealed that the company knew that Instagram,...

National security concerns prompted President Trump to issue two executive orders banning U.S. citizens or permanent residents from transaction with the owners of WeChat and TikTok. The orders go into effect on Sept. 15.

WeChat and TikTok to be banned from the United States

by Irene Yuan, Multimedia Editor September 11, 2020

On Aug. 6, President Trump issued two executive orders that prohibit U.S. citizens or permanent residents from transacting with the owners of WeChat or TikTok, citing national security concerns as the...

STEM Scene (Volume 20, Issue 2)

STEM Scene (Volume 20, Issue 2)

by Helen Yang, Columnist October 18, 2018

Co-founders of instagram step down Kevin Systrom, CEO of Instagram, and Mike Krieger, CTO, founded Instagram together in 2010 in San Francisco. Six years after selling the company to Facebook for $1...

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