Not so Social Media
In this technological age social media has been at the root of everything. It has gone far beyond an outlet for selfies and a glorified diary platform. Social networking has changed the way we communicate,…
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Social Media Cleanse
Welcome fellow Social Media Addicts! Are you ready for a cleanse of all social media for two weeks? Welcome to the Social Media Cleanse! A couple of us Rowan students decided to put social media…
Technology Throughout Generations Creates Communication Gaps
I watched my 15-year-old sister, Megan, sit at her desk after school and respond to the seemingly endless stream of Snapchats she received during the day. “Why are you responding to all of them?” I…
To Insta or Not to Insta? That is the Question of College Poets
As a writer in college, you have more platforms to share my work than ever before. Websites like Wattpad, Tumblr, personal blogs, Prose, and Twitter are just a few of them. One of the most…
The Life of an Emoji
Whenever you’d rather not type out words or if you’re feeling creative or funny, the emoji almost always comes to mind while texting. There are so many options that explain so many things; how can…
All Hail the Struggling Writers
The moment you realize you want to be a writer, what comes to mind? At first, there’s probably a sense of relief, knowing you have some sort of long-term goal in mind. Then maybe some…
Why Did MySpace Fail?
Today, MySpace prides itself on being a place for “artists and their work.” The (surprisingly still active) website explains it “gives people access to 53 million tracks and videos-the world’s largest digital music library.” [Image…
Why are college students addicted to social media?
In today’s generation teens and college students are spending a numerous amount of time on social media because they’re becoming fascinated with the lifestyle of others instead of being interested in their life. In…