Is Social Media Giving Off Unrealistic Expectations

For some people Social Media can be a daunting task that requires quite a bit of thought and energy. With the rise of social media there has been an increased pressure to look picture perfect at all times as well as documenting the perfect…

Social Media: The Bridge Between Cultures and Languages

Cyberbullying

With the recent release of the new Netflix show “13 Reasons Why”, I decided to really think about the current state of bullying and specifically “cyberbullying”.

I often hear from friends and acquaintances that “there is no such thing as cyberbullying”. The common solution is…

Can Social Media Make You Less Social?

Imagine that… social networking sites that were created to bring you closer to your friends and family and enhance your sociability, are actually making users…

@Full Metal Jacket

There has always been a constant struggle between military use of social media and its morals. Many think it should be allowed but like any other problem, on the other hand, there is a great amount that are against it. With the argument up in the air, the discussion of positive and negative…

Google Plus’ Secret Success

The primary draw of Google Plus (other than Google fanboys geeking out or the anti-Facebook crowd having a place to congregate) was the “circle” concept. One of the big complaints of many social media, especially Facebook, is that we don’t always see the content we want to…

Social Media and Misinformation

Social Media is like the new daily newspaper. As soon as we log onto Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even Snapchat, we are hit with the latest news. By news, I am not talking strictly about things such as the bombings in Syria, but also news such as Beyonce’s pregnancy and…

Social Media and Depression

Depression is everywhere in this world. Studies have shown that between 10 to 15 percent of teens have suffered from depression symptoms at one time. Studies have also shown that that the more time people use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed. Social media…

Social Media and Intimacy

Social network sites are dominating and driving forces for the way people, Millennials and Generation Z individuals especially, interact. Social media is revolutionary. It can skyrocket a business to success overnight, it can make a story newsworthy and trending in a matter of…

The Glory Days

After binge watching 13 Reasons Why on Netflix this weekend, it made me reflect back to my middle and high school days. The days…

Social media: Now a forum for bad video documentation?

In yet again another mess for United Airlines to try and recover from, after the first incident happening a few weeks ago of two girls prevented from boarding a flight for wearing leggings. And now this, a video circulating throughout…

Social Media Goes to School

In class we discussed the issue of whether social media should be allowed in the classroom and what are the positive and negative effects. Personally, I believe that social media could be a great asset to the classroom in many ways. Social media is becoming a huge topic in…

Is Texting Taboo for Teens?

Generation Z has become more reliant on social media than ever. To most generations, social media is a great way to communicate with old friends, distant family, and other people that they do not come into contact with day to day. There is an astonishing 76% of teenagers using…