Category: Generation Z

Colleen Keating, CEO of Planet Fitness, on Gen Z and Strength Training

Colleen Keating, chief executive of Planet Fitness, wants them to do it in a “judgment-free zone.”
One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus

A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
Mirror Palais Is Dressing a New Generation of Party Girls

For many young women, famous and not, the brand Mirror Palais has become a go-to source of flirty frocks to wear on the town or for special occasions.
Crypto for Christmas? Gen Z-ers Are Cautiously Open to the Idea.

Despite recent volatility in the crypto market, younger generations are still open to receiving digital currencies as gifts.
2025 Slang Quiz: Do You Know Words That Helped Define the Year?

An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?
Gen Z’s Pop Breakouts Danced in Britney Spears’s Footsteps in 2025

Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Addison Rae’s music is influenced by the superstar who shot to fame before they were born. They’ve learned lessons from her hard times, too.
The Young Conservatives Fixated on H-1B Visas

For some Gen Z conservatives, H-1B visas are a hot new topic.
Judi Jupiter, a 76-Year-Old Social Media Star, Is Gen Z at Heart

In the 1970s, she photographed Andy Warhol and Debbie Harry on wild nights at Studio 54. Now she’s chronicling a new generation.
How the Quarter-Zip Sweater Became a Symbol of Maturity for Gen Z

How one of the stodgiest garments in the Western wardrobe caught on with the Nike Tech crowd.
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.