Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Social media was created to be a wonderful tool to stay in touch with friends, family and favorite public personalities. However, it is now altering into a smoke screen for the real life of users. I've … [Read more...] about Opinion: Negative Reliance Upon Social Media Is Too Much
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Leave the Phone Behind
Art by Caitlin RoarkStudents strive to diligently manage their relationships. As a result, they have become increasingly reliant on smartphones. These devices are double-edged swords, forming links between otherwise distant friends while at the same time distancing the user from the present moment. At their worst, phones can serve as barriers that damage both authenticity and … [Read more...] about Leave the Phone Behind
Unplug Yourself to Engage Your World
Art by Sacha Irick Do you ever look up from your phone and see the sun a little lower and the people around you are different from when you last looked? If so, you’ve caught yourself in phone limbo. Our obsession with technology, with either video games or social networking, is dangerous. The effects can already be seen in younger generations, our siblings, our family … [Read more...] about Unplug Yourself to Engage Your World
