Tag: Social Media

The Dark Side Of Social Media

Any young person active on social media (and let’s be honest most of us are) is aware of The Bow Wow Challenge, one of...

The Dark Side Of Social Media: The Fear Of Missing Out

Social media was created for the purpose of bringing us closer, yet how is it possible that it’s what’s tearing us apart the most?...

Hackathon Links Millennials To Golf

More than a hundred tech-savvy enthusiasts gathered to test their skills in the NBCUniversal Hackathon held at the Idea Center in Miami Dade College...

The Pressures Of Social Media

Social media is what you make of it. The successes and benefits of using it have been tremendous, however, multiple studies show links between...

What Is This Facebook You Speak Of?

According to Facebook, there are 1.49 billion monthly users. Until recently, I wasn’t one of them. On Sept. 20, I decided to see what Facebook...

Yik Yak And The Power Of Yakking

In the middle of March, Yik Yak founders Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington presented a lecture called, Yik Yak Founders: Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Dreams,...

Relationship <3 Or In Denial

A relationship is suppose to involve two people caring, supporting, and loving each other. Modern day relationships are heavily based on social media likes,...

New Event Uses Social Media To Make A Positive Change

The time for giving is upon us, and more and more people are looking for ways to spread joy and blessings throughout their community....

The Power Of Social Media

Technology and social media is found almost everywhere, but how appropriate is it for individuals? It allows individuals to study, conduct research and socialize,...

Hashtags, Re-tweets And Status Updates Create Connections On Campus And In The Community

Director of social media for Miami Dade College, Jordan Ford, believes that social media is a very powerful tool to create community. With Hashtags,...

Beware Of What You Post On Social Media

On February 23, 2012, I admittedly made the biggest mistake of my life. A mistake, I now hope young people can learn from. I...