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Tasnim Haque 24 has noticed an increase in the number of celebrity documentaries in recent years. “I think it is due to the growing use of social media. On top of that, the pandemic has made people more invested in the lives of celebrities.”

Celebrity Documentaries and the Glamor of Fame

Monica Reilly, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023
Social media has become a prevalent part of our every day lives. It facilitates easier communication with people from all over the world, including those with whom you wouldn’t regularly talk. However, with this rise in social media use also came the rise in parasocial relationships, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Paradox of Parasocial Relationships

Nehla Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
December 28, 2022
When dealing with comfort characters, the line between reality and make-believe is often uncertain. Reading has been studied to bring down levels of stress by up to sixty eight percent and its narratives bring in greater empathy and understanding. However, there is a large difference between using these stories for greater emotional connection and dissociation from reality.

Comfort Characters: An Exploration of Fandoms and Fiction

Hallel Abrams Gerber, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2022
Media companies, like Universal Studios and Disney, extend cherished narratives by creating amusement parks for fans to visit and immerse themselves in the culture of their favorite stories. Pictured is the recreation of the Harry Potter movie franchise’s Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Visitors embody a wizard with purchased wands and cloaks, dine in iconic restaurants, and go on adventures with familiar characters.

“They’re My Best Friend. I Swear.” A Look Into Parasocial Interaction

Cadence Chen, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2021
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