In a high-tech dominated world, many Gen Z are switching from smartphones to “dumbphones.” This trend started around 2023 , with individuals ditching their smartphones to limit their screentime and get off of social media; some even declared a “dopamine detox” to give their brain a break from the highly addictive and highly stimulating usage of a smartphone. Dumbphones are basic cell phones, typically simple models like the classic flip phone or slider phone, that offer limited...

Photo courtesy of Rebekah-Anne Allen Over spring break, the Office of International Programs (OIP) oversaw a study abroad program in...

The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is a survey that was sent out to all Meredith students to participate in. This survey asks...