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The Paw Print

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The Paw Print

Social media apps are preying on teen FOMO

Social media apps are preying on teen FOMO

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2025

From my bed, I can take a trip to another continent, watch what’s happening across the country, and go to a party. I watch other people interact on Instagram and TikTok, and suddenly, I find myself wishing...

My refrigerator is stocked with my favorite energy drink, Alani Nu.

Sip of death: How energy drinks are killing me, literally

Molly Eagan, Editor February 25, 2025

The hiss of my can being opened echoes around my silent classroom. It’s like clockwork: As the late bell sounds at 7:50, I am already opening up my daily energy drink and taking a refreshing sip. Whether...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, 
MARCH 5, 2024 -- Senior Faith 
Brown uses Snapchat, an app 
that allows students to send 
pictures to one another.

Out of Sight Out of Mind: The Solution to My Social Media Addiction

Lee Lewis and Amy Manzanares April 2, 2024

The first thing I do after a long day at school is lay in bed, pull out my phone, and open an app. My habits started out responsibly, but soon forms of media like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels led...

Freshman Jamar Addison sits in Mr. Bell's classroom on his phone during instructional time. Teachers say that it is hard to balance teaching and phone management in the classroom.

Phone Addictions Consume Students, Poll Shows

Arielle Levine, Editor in Chief December 21, 2023

According to a survey posted to “The Paw Print” Instagram, 2/3 Wilde Lake students surveyed said they feel addicted to their phones. This reflects a national trend, with 58% of teens from the ages...

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