Navigating the Digital Jungle November 20, 2024 My brother Michael was just 11 years old when he started his own YouTube channel. Like many children growing up with social media at…
TikTok: To Ban or Not to Ban? March 27, 2024 On Wednesday, March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok nationwide if current owner ByteDance Ltd., headquartered in…
Navigating the News: A Guide to Staying Informed in the Digital Age February 7, 2024 In a time where being well-informed is crucial, navigating through the vast sea of news sources can be daunting. With abundant global and national…
Is User Privacy on TikTok for Reel? April 5, 2023 On March 23, TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, testified at a congressional hearing regarding potential data collecting and Chinese spying through the popular social…
Hey Mom, Can I Use Instagram? February 22, 2023 This year, Connecticut is trying to pass state legislation that will require social media companies to get parental consent for children under the age…
TikTok’s Impact on the Winter Olympics February 16, 2022 The Beijing Winter Olympics coverage this year has differed from other Olympics regarding the level of exposure in the media. Athletes have taken ahold…
Closing the Chapter on Facebook November 10, 2021 Did you know that Facebook changed their company name to Meta? “I believe Facebook decided to change its name primarily because of the furor…
What Is Cancel Culture? November 3, 2021 A California teacher was placed on administrative leave after a student captured a video of her mocking Native American and Indigenous culture earlier this…
Is Social Media a Threat to Public Safety? October 20, 2021 On Oct. 8, Sacred Heart University presented “Public Safety and National Security Challenges in a Post-9/11 World,” a panel moderated by Dr. Gary Rose,…
Learning How to Market Myself as an Author September 22, 2021 I’ve never been a big fan of posting on social media, but as I attended meetings with my writing group this past summer, I…