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Big Boom: It’s a Costco world and we’re just living in it

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor • October 23, 2024

Boom! Social media stars, Andrew “Big A.J.” Befumo and his 11- year-old son Eric “Big Justice” Befumo have risen to internet stardom and have recently expanded their range and entered the music...

Editorial | TikTok will create further tensions between the U.S. and China

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 23, 2023

The congressional hearing concerning TikTok shows how the security concerns around the app will lead to a ban and worsening tensions with China.

Opinion | TikTok babies are a dilemma with no clear answer

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • April 6, 2022

Something doesn't feel right about a parent monetizing their child's private life on social media — especially when some children aren’t given a choice in whether their life is displayed on the internet.

Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2022

Thanks to the wide scope and access that social media provides, the internet is slowly alleviating pre-teens of their awkward years that we all had to go through years ago.

VIDEO: WOTS – Let’s (Tik)Talk About TikTok!

March 5, 2020

This week, we went around campus and asked students what they think about the popular new social media app TikTok, and how it should be utilized on college campuses. Spoiler alert: Pitt Dining's TikTok...