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Analyzing why people use Facebook
Everyone has a Facebook, but does anyone actually like it? There is a recent movement to leave Facebook called #DeleteFacebook, spurred on by news of a political data firm gaining […]
Tag: Social media
O.TC. — 02.15.18
What problem will our generation create for the next generation to solve? Good luck I see some serious Black Mirror stuff in our near future. The next generation is […]
Malcontent media mogul
Facebook’s domination is coming into question thanks to young people
How often do you really engage with Facebook? “Engagement” doesn’t mean listlessly scrolling through the News Feed and watching a video or two.
Serious about social media — Constantly checking social media can become a daily addiction and distraction
Hi. My name is Lindsay and I’m addicted to social media. I have a personal Facebook page, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram that I check on a regular basis. I check […]
Stolen social media — Identity theft online has taken a new and dangerous form in copied profiles
Identity theft is often thought of as connected to credit card fraud that leaves financial futures in shambles. But recent developments in the social media world have revealed a new […]
Broken breaking news — ESPN’s new social media policy doesn’t make sense in fast paced media practices
ESPN changed its company-wide social media policy this week in response to the controversy surrounding host Jemele Hill’s inflammatory comments regarding President Donald Trump and the national anthem protests.
Simply notice one another — Why we should attempt to be more observational
It is easy to spend an entire day wrapped up in our own worlds — our full attention focused on our phone or laptop, thinking about what needs to be […]
The weight of interference — Little distractions make it difficult to complete daily tasks and stay mindful
We live in a culture of distraction. Everything vies for our attention, and the competition is fierce. We are very good at knowing how to distract ourselves, especially when there […]
Outrage overload — the public should act more and talk less when it comes to unethical tech companies
One would think that social media denizens would at least get tired of berating tech companies for their missteps online. Tech companies are commonly understood to be the business standard-bearers […]
For the love of Idaho — I Heart Idaho Week provides entertainment and connection for all Vandals
In the fall semester, Homecoming Week connects University of Idaho students with alumni and to build Vandal pride. Until recently, there was no event in the spring semester for Vandals […]