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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler
The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler
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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler
Over the past few years, “brain rot” has been on the rise as technology has evolved to be both addicting and flashy. This overexposure to the internet is proven to alter brain chemistry and decrease mental focus.

“Brain rot:” the not-so-secret cause of mental decline

Jackie Regan, Features Editor • December 17, 2024

On December 2nd, 2024, Oxford University Press declared “brain rot” to be their 2024 Oxford Word of the Year. Influenced by adaptations in both written and spoken language over the past year, Oxford...

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