Research shows the good in a generation acquainted with outside scrutiny Millennials get a bad rap. Whether it is being engrossed in our social media accounts or using our ample amounts of free time to be narcissistic, the rhetoric surrounding our generation is overwhelmingly negative. It is interesting to see that the same generations who trained us up in the […]
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The social media site has revolutionized the way people receive information Twitter turned 10 years old March 21. Since its creation, the popular social media outlet has impacted the way people socialize and get their news, ushering in a social media era characterized by quick, easy-to-digest tweets that cover everything from current events, celebrity news and whatever inspirational quote friends […]
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Technology is distracting believers from the surrounding Christian community Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Scroll, click, swipe. Upload, download, reload. Overload. One month ago, I attended a lecture in the Jerry Falwell Library titled, “Antisocial Media: Communal Transformation and the Barriers of the Technology” given by Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, professor of English, and Dr. Chad Thornhill, professor of theology. For an […]
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Their bodies were not even cold yet. Their family members’ faces were still soaked with tears. Nobody even truly knew what had happened, before social media users took the murder of reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward and twisted it for their own cause. For those who are not aware, WDBJ7 employees Parker and Ward were simply out doing […]
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Social media has permeated today’s culture with millions of users on sites such as Facebook, Twitter and, most recently, Yik Yak, as well as several others. From average users sharing photos and big family news, such as engagement or pregnancy announcements, to companies encouraging interaction among customers and spreading promotions, the sites are versatile in their uses. In addition to […]
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Jake Holland’s bearded face is one almost every residential student at Liberty knows. From Coffeehouse host to national recruiter, Holland has played a highly active role in the university over the last four years. That legacy will continue this year, as Holland moves into the position of […]
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“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true,” Charles Dickens wrote in his 1856 novel “The Wreck of the Golden Mary.” Though online communication may never be a substitute for personal interaction, Liberty University student Haley Greene is working to better blend the two […]
Read moreTechnology has influenced the way individuals communicate, often times leading to isolation and depression Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have taken the world by storm. Social networks have not only connected the world in ways never thought possible, but they have also divided friends. No doubt social networks have done great things, and I have seen firsthand […]
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The social media giant has amended its previous ban on graphic content based on member feedback Facebook has for a long time been at the forefront of social media, garnering hundreds of millions of users on its website. According to Internet World Stats, Facebook recorded 1.11 billion users in March 2013, reaching more than 130 countries. However, amid Facebook’s apparent […]
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