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 […]
Tag: Social media
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 […]
Women on women — What women think about the Women’s March, as seen on Facebook
Women across the country all have their own opinions on recent political events, and the Women’s March is dominating a lot of female discourse. Unfortunately, there are many contradictions when […]
Surviving social media — Guidelines for posting unpopular opinions on social media in 2017
I have fallen in and out of love with social media every day for most of my internet-using life. There is something so incredibly satisfying in following a dramatic debate […]
Fabrication across the nation — Fake news and clickbait garner attention, dragging chains of unreliability and division
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, that’s why I’ll just let the internet do it for me. Be careful when fishing for the facts, because clickbait can […]
Hogging the attention economy — Social media companies need to be better
Social media platforms host some of the most creative modes of youthful expression. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegler explained that young people take […]
Facebook’s Sorting Hat — UI students share opinions on new Harry Potter Facebook trend
Facebook does a lot to appeal to its diverse set of users. The most recent trend is aimed to make people feel a little bit closer to Hogwarts School of […]
The fluidity of culture — Cultural appropriation can and should be used positively
A few years ago, it was rare to find anyone who discussed the term “cultural appropriation” outside of the academic world. Now, the often negatively interpreted phrase is seen on […]