Art by Peau Porotesano Like anything on the Web, social media presents pros and cons. When used correctly, it can be an excellent form of networking, connecting with friends and sharing one’s day-to-day activities. It can also be used professionally to advertise for business or attract a user’s attention. However, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. If left unfiltered, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Think About Whom You Might Hurt Before You Post
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Warning: TV May Induce FOMO
Art by Christine Nelson Pepperdine is known for its FOMO, or “fear of missing out” culture. There is an unnecessary level of anxiety surrounding social plans because of the worry that there is another event happening somewhere else at the same time that will be missed. If you stay in for a night, all your friends may make valuable memories without you or do something … [Read more...] about Warning: TV May Induce FOMO
Develop a Mature Approach to Social Media
Art by Christopher Chen Ever since social media came into existence, there has been an ongoing conversation questioning the genuine nature of it. This conversation was recently highlighted when Essena O’Neill, who had about half a million followers on Instagram, then spoke out against and deleted her social media accounts in November 2015, because she said she believes … [Read more...] about Develop a Mature Approach to Social Media
Anonymous Social Media Platforms Produce Troubling Posts
Photo Courtesy of aha-soft-icons//Deviant ArtEditor’s Note: The late Brennan Tatem is briefly referenced in this article with the permission of his mother, Donna Besler-Tatem. Before Yik Yak had a strong presence as an anonymous social network on campus, students started up another such site. Driven by an all-in-good-fun attitude toward sharing secrets, desires and … [Read more...] about Anonymous Social Media Platforms Produce Troubling Posts
Who Censored What?
Art by Peau PorotesanoToday’s world is all about self-expression — and self-expression that gets people’s attention, whether it is the music you listen to, the way you wear your makeup or the way you talk. Social media has a huge influence on self-expression; it gives people the opportunity to post whatever they want, however they want.This accused violation … [Read more...] about Who Censored What?