The freedoms we give up for security
Contributing writer Moises Fuertes believes that whistleblower Edward Snowden is not a traitor, but a hero.
PRISM
Group of hackers plan attack on Facebook
Anonymous warns the online community that they will “destroy” the social network Facebook on Nov. 5.
University not using social media to fullest potential
If the University hopes to successfully communicate with students and promote a more active community, it needs to keep up with its social media more frequently while reaching more students in general.
Facebook induces loneliness, anxiety among users
If you find yourself stalking ex’s pages or staring at girls’ bodies who spend more time in the gym during one day than you do in a year, stop yourself. You do not have to make yourself feel bad, and the road to happiness can start with just one click. Remember: the grass is not always greener on the other side, although Facebook may help others seem like it is.
Google+ offers more security and privacy
Google+ has excited many social networking fans, like me, to explore the innovative company’s way of social networking. Google+ is a more secure choice of social media, and I think that students at the University should use Google+ and take advantage of its incredible privacy features.
Modern technology affects social interaction
The combination of my experiences with my first year in college and my time working at Cracker Barrel Restaurant for the past seven months have revealed an interesting and potentially problematic phenomenon: the distraction that technology provides from social interaction. In this digital age, it is far too easy to be pulled into the world of cyberspace where every mundane interest can be satisfied with basic skills of the Internet.
Social media abuse can destroy career aspirations, reputation
Not all speech is free in the realms of Facebook, Twitter and similar forms of social media. The consequences of posting questionable content by way of social media can be devastating to one’s reputation, and career. Students and professionals should be more wary of what is being posted under their name in social media, as questionable content will be scrutinized and can be made punishable.