Black Lives Matter is not an Instagram trend
By Ela Jalil, News Editor
June 26, 2020
Last month, Instagram feeds were flooded with black squares on posts and stories. In some of the stories, users would use the hashtag “BlackLivesMatter” and then tag three more people to repost the same message on their own stories. This trend was meant to bring awareness to the important issu...
Instagram “like” policy excites WCHS students
By Ava Freeman, Features Editor
January 3, 2020
The “like” button has been a staple for Instagram ever since it was launched in 2010. The feature was created to give users a way to compliment their friend’s posts with a click of a button. However, what was originally intended to be a self confidence booster has been shown to do the exact oppo...
Justin Bieber needs a new purpose
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
November 9, 2019
For all the Beliebers out there, there might be a treat coming sometime this Christmas: Justin Bieber is working on a new album. But, as you might suspect, there’s a catch: Bieber asked fans for 20 million likes on one of his latest Instagram posts. On Oct. 27, Bieber posted an all-pink photo with the words, “I...
Fashionistas cash in with Instagram re-sell shops
By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
May 10, 2018
Usually, when students want to buy new clothes, they go to the Montgomery Mall or browse online stores. Recently, there’s been a rise in a more convenient way to shop: on Instagram. Instagram is a social media platform that can be used to post pictures with friends, showcase the latest Starbucks...
Mouth-watering Instagram account goes viral
By Katie Gauch and Jordan Janis
May 30, 2014
A golden-brown waffle: crispy on the outside, fluffy and white on the inside. Hot chocolate sauce filling each crater and drizzled across the plate. Four ice cream scoops: two creamy French vanilla and two rich chocolate circling the breakfast dessert. Whose mouth wouldn’t water? As CHS students...