As a teenager, social media is vital in my everyday life; whether it is to text friends or just to entertain myself when I’m bored, it’s present. It’s inevitable to scroll through the feed and not see advertisements, memes, links to take weird quizzes, and of course links to the latest breaking news. It’s clear that social media has changed the landscape of how society used to be and one of...

*Disclaimer: I am currently active on Instagram for educational purposes, such as running the account for the school yearbook. Before social media made its way into people’s everyday life, the world was a much simpler place. Children were not given a phone whenever they were bored, but instead went outdoors, teenagers became friends in person, adults did not feel the need to post about their...

Technology, especially with social media, is something that we use in our daily lives. Whether it’s getting informed on daily news or contacting friends, social media is a powerful tool. We communicate with our friends or coworkers, entertain ourselves with something our friends post, and inform ourselves with the current news all around the world. One main thing most people think of when they...

Technology has taken the world by storm. In just a click you can get any information you wish. Anywhere you go it's likely that you’ll see people glued to their smartphones, especially their social media accounts and status updates. There are always pros and cons to social media. Unfortunately, student-athletes have been exposed to some of the cons. Every high school sports team has had issues...

Has social media become an issue? With technology quickly improving there are so many ways to reach out to social media. We see it everywhere; phones, tablets, computers, and TV - social media is becoming a big issue. Many people are at risk and are putting their lives or health in danger when it comes to social media. Social media destroys one's self-esteem. We always see posts on different sites...