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The Student News Site of Patriot High School

The Charge
Three phones laid down next to each other, showing popular social media platforms Instagram, TikTok, and X. Photo taken by Mia Miller.

Social Media Platforms and Their Toxicity – What Causes It and How it Varies

Mia Miller, Opinion Editor
Jan 24, 2025

It’s no secret that social media tends to be, at times, a cesspool of loud...

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These are products the author, Lexy Panjsheeri, has purchased after being influenced on social media.

Can Influencing Last a Lifetime?

Lexy Panjsheeri, Student Life Editor
Oct 27, 2023

“The link is in my bio!”  After hearing this, I go and buy the newest...

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Man hidden in the shadows scrolls the depths of social media.

Are Phones Really as Bad as They’re Made Out to Be?

Ayman Sharieff, Reporter
Jan 15, 2023

"But Mom! Everyone in my class has one, why can't I get a phone?" Like...

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The “That Girl” trend. A look at why the seemingly harmless trend is actually affecting the minds of several social media users.

When Self-Improvement Becomes An Aesthetic: The ‘That Girl’ Trend

Aniqa Ahmed, Opinion & News Editor
Nov 10, 2021

She wakes up at 5 a.m. every morning. She showers every day. She never misses...

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Graphic by Maha Laiq

Does TikTok Promote Confidence, or Harm the Self-Image of its Users?

Aniqa Ahmed
Oct 5, 2021

Analyzing the psychological effects that TikTok trends have on users’ self-image...

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