In the first in an ongoing series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us their thoughts about fame and celebrity. “Nowadays, [fame] is a lot different. It now means having a high following or being looked up to by people of all ages. It’s not important for me to be famous, but just to […]
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In response to our recent writer essays on the pressures facing teens today, we asked the Everly Mag Instagram community to answer the question: What is the biggest pressure facing teens today? “I think the biggest pressure is to look perfect. Skinny waist, small stomach, small thighs. Everyone wants to have a Barbie doll figure.” […]
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Today’s Real Teens Talk is a companion to our recent piece on the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. All answers were provided via Instagram. Trigger Warning: This article discusses teen suicide, gun violence, assault, bullying, mental health, and mature topics. Not recommended for anyone under 16; all should read with discretion. Connect with a trusted […]
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In the third in our May series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us their thoughts about photo editing apps like Photoshop and FaceTune. “Honestly, Photoshop and FaceTune are just another form of art to people. I do know people who use it and work wonders with their talent. I think it’s okay for […]
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In the first in our May series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us which teen celebrity or public figure they’d choose to be for a day. “I would love to be JoJo Siwa for a day. I picked JoJo because she always has a positive attitude toward her work and her life! I […]
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In the second in our May series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us their thoughts about photo editing apps like Photoshop and FaceTune. “Photoshop is an art that can change the world, but for it to change the world, you have to use it correctly. If you do use it correctly, you will […]
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In the first in our May series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us the advice they’d give to their younger self. “Hey, younger self – please listen. You must be strong and, whatever happens, always smile and remember that you got this. Growing up isn’t easy, but it is fun. Spend each day […]
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In the first in a May series, we asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us their thoughts about photo editing apps like Photoshop and FaceTune. “Apps like FaceTune are great for people who think they don’t look good enough for others. They think something’s wrong with them just because they don’t live up to the […]
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This week, Instagram announced that they are changing their comment algorithm to help prevent bullying. Here at Everly Mag, we talked to teens about what they think of the new comment filter and how it can help. What do you think of Instagram’s new filter? What kinds of bullying do you hope it will prevent? […]
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We asked our Everly Mag Ambassadors* to tell us how teens can make social media a better place. “It would be great if teens would stop sharing negative things on social media. It needs to be a platform where we can be 100% positive and inspiring to each other rather than 85% negative and 15% positive.” […]
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