When news alerts about U.S. military strikes on Iran began circulating, the reaction among young Americans wasn’t just concern, it was confusion, anxiety and a flood of memes. Within hours, social ...

As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, sparking fears of World War III, Gen Z experiences this latest crisis through a fractured, viral lens. My generation here in the United States sees war live ...

In today’s digital-first world, language is no longer limited to words. For Gen Z, communication thrives in a vibrant ecosystem of memes, GIFs, and short-form videos. Welcome to the “Meme Economy” — ...

As global crises intensify, Gen Z turns fear into humour, transforming breaking news into memes. But why do they do this?

Generation Z, which includes people born between 1997 and 2012, is increasingly more influential in culture and in the workplace. At the same time, these digital natives face lots of unique challenges ...

Originally from the song "Doot Doot" by Skrilla, the song has taken a new life of its own. It terrorizes grade schools across the country, coming to life any time anyone says the numbers 6 or 7. After ...

People are understandably worried about this situation, due to Trump’s history of rash and harmful policies. They have taken to social media to write panic posts, joke about a military draft, and ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. People used to share concerns online after a shocking ...