Serena Smith
Culture
What is 'reality shifting' and why is it taking over TikTok?
By using the “raven” or “Alice in Wonderland” method, fans claim they're entering other universes, primarily so they can get off with Draco Malfoy.
Serena Smith
6.20.21
Culture
Inside the Facebook group where people share comforting depression meals
Welcome to Depression Meals: Gone Wild, the 100,000 person strong community where it’s okay if you just ate Cheesestrings today.
Serena Smith
5.14.21
Opinion
Young Brown teens are using TikTok to open up about their complex families
Belonging to two cultures is tough. But through TikTok, second-generation immigrants are finding solidarity.
Serena Smith
7.17.20
Culture
How TikTok's teens are critiquing mental health services
Videos with the hashtag #CAMHS – standing for child and adolescent mental health services – now total 6.1 million total views as young users share their experiences with overstretched healthcare.
Serena Smith
2.7.20