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Students turn to TikTok for news, procrastination

Students increasingly turn to TikTok for quick summaries of news and as a space for procrastination and doomscrolling.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Lehigh University

Scrolling through TikTok has become second nature for many students, serving as a place to procrastinate, doomscroll for hours and increasingly to "learn" about current events. The app delivers quick, under-a-minute summaries with captions and trending sounds that can feel like staying informed.