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…
The Political Side of Instagram Posts March 24, 2021 Is Instagram the future of activism? According to a survey by Statista, “With roughly one billion monthly active users, Instagram belongs to the most…
The Chris Harrison Controversy February 24, 2021 On Saturday, Feb. 13, Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” announced on Instagram he will be temporarily stepping down from the…
Netflix’s “Tiger King” Is a Wild Ride April 8, 2020 By Julia Pizzuto Assistant A&E Editor On March 20, the documentary series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” was released on Netflix. The seven-episode…
Does Social Media Make You Happy? February 26, 2020 BY Deanna Reinhardt Staff Reporter If you have ever found yourself struggling with overuse of your phone or have even experienced a change in…