Technology has simultaneously streamlined our lives and made us feel “busy.” Free time is consumed by devices, creating the delusion we’re the busiest generation yet.
Arts, Off Campus, Column
Can You ‘Facebook’ For A Cause?
Facebook and other social media outlets have gone from being just fun ways to connect with friends to platforms for encouraging social change—but is sharing and tweeting enough to make a real difference?
Arts, Column
The Tinder Games: What I Learned From The Dating App
A brief round in the Tinder Games reveals what social media should be used for: making connections.
News
More Than Just A Drop In The Bucket
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised millions for research during a single month. Pete Frates, BC ’07, is credited with popularizing the video on social media.
Column
Why I’m Not On Social Media
Everyone is on social media today, but I still don’t have a single account. After the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge phenomena, however, I’ve come to appreciate the power of social media.
News
Social Media’s Impact On College Students Explored
In UGBC’s final “Real World BC” lecture last Thursday, Joanna Pabst, a graduate assistant in the sociology department, discussed social media and how it affects social change.
