Temiloluwa Alagbe, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Contrary To What Employers Believe, Gen Z Is Not Lazy

April 10, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe Gen Z

Gen Z is entering the workforce. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, more than 25 percent of the workforce will be composed of Gen Z employees by 2025. Now that the younger generation is stepping into the job landscape, workplace expectations are shifting. The ideal occupation… Read the rest at our website.

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Airbnb Contributing To Affordable Housing Crisis

March 16, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe

Inflation is skyrocketing. The United States has seen rises in everything, from the cost of eggs to the housing market. But what about rental properties, especially within the world of Airbnb? The popular site was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk. It allows property… Read the rest at our website.

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The Dangers Of Echo Chambers

February 18, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe

As weird as it sounds, immersing yourself in a space where people agree with you can be dangerous. I am referring to echo chambers—online environments where users connect with people who share similar beliefs. These include spaces such as television stations, social media platforms, news outlets and even conspiracy… Read the rest at our website.

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The World’s Biggest Pandemic: Parasocial Relationships

December 4, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe celebrities

Many people feel like they are close to famous people. “Parasocial relationships” or PSRs are one of the big internet buzzwords of the year. They are “one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other’s… Read the rest at our website.

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Americans Lack Education About African Countries

November 7, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe

Africa is not a country. It’s the second largest continent in the world. Africa comprises of 54 nations, more than 1.4 billion people and nearly 2000 languages. Yet, western ignorance about African people has been prevalent for years. People often group them into one category: poor, starving and not… Read the rest at our website.

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Beyoncé Wasn’t The Only Star At RENAISSANCE World Tour

September 20, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé Knowles has proven that she is not just the Queen bee, but the Queen bee of fashion. In July of 2022, she released RENAISSANCE to widespread acclaim. The album was highly anticipated since it was her first solo release since Lemonade. It spurred the Renaissance World Tour, which… Read the rest at our website.

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Hair Relaxer Usage Linked To Reproductive Cancer In Black Women

September 6, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe reproductive cancer, hair relaxers

The Black community has realized that the price of acceptance is killing us. Black women across the country are joining lawsuits against hair care brands such as SoftSheen, Strength of Nature, Namaste and L’Oreal, claiming that hair relaxers led them to develop reproductive cancer. Relaxers are chemical treatments used… Read the rest at our website.

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TikTok Trend Balletcore Reintroduces Ballet To Fashion

July 28, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe balletcore

If you paid close attention to the trending styles from 2022, then you are probably aware of the balletcore aesthetic. Balletcore is a niche term for the variations of ballerina-inspired clothing. Think flats, ruffles or satin slip skirts just to name a few. Your typical outfit could come with… Read the rest at our website.

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There Is An Overload Of Celebrity Cosmetic Brands

July 13, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe celebrities, cosmetic

For the past few years, the cosmetic industry has become oversaturated. Celebrities like Sofia Vergara, Brad Pitt, Ciara and Travis Barker are the latest to jump on the bandwagon. But the trend makes me question their motivation. How can we say Brad Pitt, who recently founded his skin line… Read the rest at our website.

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What The Writer’s Strike Means For The Television Industry

June 16, 2023 Temiloluwa Alagbe Entertainment, strike

The Writers Strike is ongoing and it looks like it will be around for a while. In one corner you have the Writers Guild of America, a union representing thousands of film and media writers, versus the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. The AMPTP is an association… Read the rest at our website.

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