Category: Generation Z

She Knows What Gen Z Is Thinking

Callie Holtermann, who covers entertainment, internet culture and trends, combs TikTok — and her own conversations with friends — for story ideas.
Today’s Top Directors Have Some Issues With Gen Z

“Eddington,” “One Battle After Another” and “After the Hunt” focus on young characters navigating the current political climate. The depictions aren’t always flattering.
Why Couples Are Swapping Polished Wedding Films for Grainy Camcorder Footage

Some young couples are turning away from polished wedding videos and embracing shaky, grainy footage for its raw, nostalgic charm.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Brilyn Hollyhand Steps Into the Ring

In a crowded field of would-be successors, Brilyn Hollyhand hopes to capture the minds of young conservatives across America.
How Pinterest Is Courting Gen Z With ‘Safer’ Social Media

Bill Ready, the company’s chief executive, is shifting the virtual pinboard platform toward shopping and things that “make you feel better.”
Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching

The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.
Why Gen Z Has a Hard Time Building Credit

Roadblocks for today’s young adults include fewer entry-level jobs, rising debt and increasing reliance on debit cards or “buy now, pay later” loans.
A Campaign to ‘Bring Back Bullying’

On social media, some are arguing that bullying deserves a second look. Trolling or not, the push seems to reflect a general turn away from sensitivity.
College Students Are Seeking Out Phone-Free Social Connection

A campus movement aims to find out.
Climbing Cringe Mountain With Gen Z

Raised online and under constant scrutiny, young adults are leaning into embarrassment as a necessary part of growing up.
How Does Gen Z Divorce Look Different?

For one thing, speed is of the essence.
Meet the Young Professionals Voting for Zohran Mamdani

Despite their high salaries, some tech workers, lawyers and financiers are concerned by New York’s rising cost of living, and are betting on Zohran Mamdani for mayor.