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I Will Not Be Re-Downloading TikTok

January 31, 2025 Larry Bonilla
By LARRY BONILLA/Copy Editor The TikTok app was unavailable the late evening of Jan. 18. This was only a few hours before the nationwide ban on Jan. 19, yet the app was down early. For [Read More…]
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November 21, 2024 The Patriot Talon
By NATALIE HERNANDEZ/Contributor Social media has become a significant part of daily life for many people. TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat capture the attention of millions. Kira Hinton, 19-year-old communication student, finds herself constantly drawn to [Read More…]
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