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Internet Shutdown: Is a Digital Apocalypse Imminent?

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

A major solar storm capable of cracking our online infrastructure creates concern for users everywhere.…

August 10, 2023

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Wordle Remains Good for the Mind, Body and Soul

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The still-popular game is not only fun, but also good for your brain.…

July 14, 2022

The ‘Tumblr Renaissance’ Is Never Going To Happen

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The internet is running out of nostalgia to fuel itself.…

May 19, 2022

Image depicts young girl struggling with mental illness online.

Mental Illness in the Internet Age: A Community Commodified

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The battle to be seen online has morphed disorders into trends.…

April 5, 2022

TikTok Is Reshaping Politics and Ruining Online Discourse

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

With the rise in the platform's popularity over the past few years since its release, perhaps it's better to leave the heated political debates out of it.…

March 27, 2022

laptop in article about virtual private networks

Why You Should Consider Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in 2022

Daniel Reed

Make sure you have a few important features if you want to stay safe and truly anonymous on the web.…

March 18, 2022

Staying Connected: Where Does Technology in Schools Go From Here?

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Students have increasingly relied on the internet to get through the pandemic, but are online classes still a viable option?…

January 17, 2022

Illustration of an empty building as an example of liminal spaces

Liminal Spaces: The Creepy and Weird Places That Fascinate the Internet

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Chances are you know the feeling of encountering an environment that feels a bit off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on why.…

December 15, 2021

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The Faces in the Memes: Who Are They and Where Are They Now?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Who are the people behind these first few viral sensations, why were they chosen and who created them?…

November 8, 2021

The Instagram Shutdown led to greater questions about our reliance on technology

The Instagram Shutdown Proved We Are Too Dependent on Technology

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

What happens when we can't use our favorite social media apps?…

October 23, 2021

GoGuardian Wants To Know What You Do After Class

Study Breaks Staff

Are school-issued monitoring apps working to prevent bullying and self-harm, or are they closing children off from the internet?…

September 23, 2021

dealing with gastrointestinal issues as a young person

‘Hot Girls with Stomach Issues,’ or Gen Z and Gastrointestinal Problems

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Gen Zers and millennials are more likely to be affected by issues related to their stomach and intestines. What is the cause?…

June 11, 2021

Online Gaming Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind the Fiction

Daniel Reed

There are a lot of misconceptions about those who play games over the internet.…

April 24, 2021

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13 Times Science Fiction Predicted the Technology We Have Today

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

Then-futuristic books and films have featured tools like FaceTime, credit cards, 3D printers and more before they became part of everyday society.…

March 8, 2021

Internet ‘Stan’ Culture Needs To Get Rid of Its Cult Mentality

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.…

October 13, 2020

In an article about Netflix's 'The Social Dilemma,' an illustration showing a person on their phone. Illustration by Adam Lee.

5 Takeaways From Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The new documentary-drama will make you put down your phone as it dives into what makes social media so addicting and the consequences attached to it.…

October 11, 2020

WeChat, one of the potential victims of Trump's Clean Network plan

Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…

August 29, 2020

Saying Goodbye to Net Neutrality Might Mean Saying Hello to Consequence

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Net neutrality has now officially been repealed, and nobody knows exactly what the future holds for internet usage.…

June 11, 2018

The FCC has Voted to Repeal Net Neutrality, So Now What?

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

With the recent rollbacks of net neutrality laws by the FCC, many are arranging funeral services for the once free and open web.…

December 20, 2017

How Repealing Net Neutrality Will Affect College Students

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

The FCC will vote on December 14 to repeal internet regulations, which currently require internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally.…

December 12, 2017

Internet Anonymity: The Importance of Online Accountability

The Internet Is Not Nearly as Anonymous as You Think

Terry Mooney, Ohio State University

In other words, no, you probably shouldn't tweet that.…

February 24, 2017

4 Underrated YouTubers to Cure Your Internet Boredom

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

We’re all sick of music video parodies and Harambe compilations. Move on to the good stuff.…

October 8, 2016

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