Art by Sybil ZhangI LOVE YouTube. Without it I wouldn't be able to watch David Dobrik's vlogs and get post notifications every time the most recent Chanel fashion show is uploaded. Most children would rather watch YouTube videos and play Minecraft on their iPads than go to the beach or play with their friends outside. This becomes an issue when children are expected to interact … [Read more...] about Encourage Children to Live Outside of Their Screens
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Learn Proper Museum Etiquette in the Instagram Age
Art by Sybil ZhangIn July a woman came into the 14th Factory, an art installation in Los Angeles. Like most millennials, a phone was in hand and a selfie was snapped. Unlike most millennials, her selfie resulted in $200,000 worth of damage after she fell backwards in the worst game of dominoes to ever ensue.This unfortunate museum blunder is not the only one of its kind. In the … [Read more...] about Learn Proper Museum Etiquette in the Instagram Age
Get Serious About Email Exchanges
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
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