Imagine walking into a room where a large party was happening. Only this party has small clusters of people surrounding one person who was screaming a statement or showing a photo. These clusters of people are liking the statement or photo, others are making their comments, and some random robot keeps shouting a website name. This is my personification of social media. In … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: How to Use Social Media
From entering high school to graduating college, it’s one of the most important times in your life. Everyone goes through it, but only the people who have lived through it can give the best advice. That’s where I come in, a 20-year-old college student who’s been through high school and living the college experience to give you all the tips for survival. Everyone and their … [Read more...]
Zen and the Art of Being Online: What Websites Can You Trust for News?
I’m sure we all remember the American Wild West that was being online during the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election. Social media users were sharing dubious stories, websites were churning out sensationalist content like hotcakes, and everybody was extremely mad online. What a time to be alive. That time shaped online media into where it is now, with a lot of … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: What Would You Tell Your 16-Year-Old Self?
My sweet baby girl will be turning 16 in a few weeks. I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow, I blinked and when I opened my eyes this chubby-cheeked toddler was suddenly a beautiful young woman. I desperately want to bestow words of wisdom on my daughter, allow her to benefit from the mistakes I have made along the way. But I know I would not have listened to anything … [Read more...]