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On the Record – Disconnecting to reconnect: The truth about social media detoxes

Angad Raut and Rhea Chowdhary
March 13, 2025

Hosted by: Angad Raut

Edited by: Rhea Chowdhary

Social media detoxes can affect students in many ways. Stepping away from popular social media apps like TikTok or Instagram and seeing how that plays out raises questions as to if these breaks truly work. In this episode of On the Record, listen as The Sidekick staff writer Angad Raut speaks with Coppell High School sophomore Prajwal Kashyap about the real impact of social media detoxes on high school students.

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About the Contributors
Angad Raut
Angad Raut, Staff Writer
Angad Raut is a sophomore and first year staff writer of The Sidekick. His love and passion for writing inspired him to join The Sidekick. In his free time, he loves to play sports and watch TV shows, including “Suits,” “The Flash” and “All American.” He is excited about this year and looks forward to creating content for The Sidekick. You can contact him at mailto:axr3208@g.coppellisd.com.
Rhea Chowdhary
Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
Rhea is a senior and the media editor for The Sidekick. She found her love for media stories through their ability to convey a strong message with sound and visuals. While she’s not cranking out a story, she loves to hang out with friends, grab a camera and take some photos or plop her Beats on and listen to music for hours. You can reach her through Instagram (@rhea.chowdhary), X (rhea_chowdhary) or email (rxc9906@g.coppellisd.com).