Graphic by Nate BartonA well-written email for any situation is an example of how mature, serious and classic its writer is. It establishes credibility and gives a chance for the writer to exemplify his or her writing skills. Although writing letters can be seen as a lost art in the tech-driven world that is 2017, the email provides a link from past to present, and separates … [Read more...] about Get Serious About Email Exchanges
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Avoid Internet Panic
Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are many competing ideas on the effects of our digital age. Technological advancements, especially surrounding the Internet, are blamed for nearly every social problem — procrastination, isolation and economic failures, for example. However, panic is the wrong response to these problems. It is vital that society accepts these changes and works … [Read more...] about Avoid Internet Panic
Ditch the Tech, Hit the Pen
Graphic by Nate BartonMany students think technology is in their best interest. However, if used incorrectly, technology hinders learning and education, despite living in a tech-driven world. It can prove to be more distracting than taking hand-written notes, even if tech is used as part of the class. Not using technology in the classroom and taking notes by hand is less … [Read more...] about Ditch the Tech, Hit the Pen
Unplug and Unwind
Graphic by Nate BartonDuring my senior year of high school, I went a week without my phone for a retreat. It was terrifying to be stuck up in the woods, leading a group of my peers from my all-girls Catholic high school without a connection to the outside world.I hated not being able to check my group texts or call my mom. But at the same time, it was so liberating. And that … [Read more...] about Unplug and Unwind
Snowden Speaks On the Protection of the People
Photos by Kristin Vartan Journalists have a responsibility to protect the people's rights from the government as the "Fourth Estate," Edward Snowden said. On Saturday, the Associated Collegiate Press gave students the opportunity to speak with another advocate of the rights of private citizens at their journalism conference in Washington DC: Edward Snowden. Snowden, … [Read more...] about Snowden Speaks On the Protection of the People
