Wakanda Forever
March 11, 2018
The newest superhero movie from Disney’s Marvel Studios has received global attention and adoration. During its first twelve days, ‘Blank Panther’ grossed an estimated $700 million in global ticket sales. It beat out Star Wars: The Last Jedi to become the second biggest debut ever in four-day sales, and is officially the 10th highest grossing film in U.S. history...
WHEN THE PEOPLE SPEAK
January 20, 2018
The Swedish clothing company H&M had to close several stores in South Africa when protests erupted over an image from its online store. The image of a young black child wearing a sweatshirt that read “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” received quick backlash on social media. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow tweeted a screenshot of the image adding, “@HM, have you lost your damned minds?!?!?!”
2017 IN REARVIEW
DECEMBER 31, 2017
When it comes to the digital world, 2017 had a plethora of highs and lows. As we take a look back on the last 365, the future doesn't always seem bright. Will we be controlled by robots? Are we capable of more real life interactions? Is our political system doomed?
CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM
DECEMBER 8, 2017
With the holiday season in full swing, it's easy to get lost in the madness of holiday shopping. Every commercial tells you to, “Buy! Buy! Buy!” Your list for gifts may seem never-ending, which has the ability to turn the joy of the season into discontentment...
THE WEINSTEIN EFFECT
October 27, 2017
On October 5, The New York Times published the sexual harassment allegations brought forth by multiple women against Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. During the following weeks over 30 women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and rape...
SCREEN TIME Vs REAL LIFE
August 19, 2017
The technology we have today is amazing. In one second, in the palm of your hand, you can connect with friends and family no matter where they are. We can even connect with people we'd never meet otherwise through dating and social media apps. At their heart, these devices are about connection – and this is a good thing.
3 LESSONS FROM ROB AND CHYNA
July 14, 2017
Unless you avoid all forms of social media, the recent Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna drama was hard to miss. Rob took to Instagram (and then Twitter) to post nude photos of Chyna. While the couple is no stranger to the spotlight, Rob's decision to air their personal relationship struggles to the world takes things a step too far.
WHEN DIGITAL DIVIDES
June 22, 2017
Any piece of information we could possibly need is only a click away. We’d like to believe that the more information we have access to the more informed as individual citizens and as a culture we become – unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case.
THE POWER OF STORY
June 6, 2017
Part of our survival as humans rely on our connections with others. Since the beginning of time we have used stories, not only to connect, but also to learn and share experiences...
COMPUSLIVE TEXTING
May 5, 2017
You may not even be aware of how many times a day you send and receive texts. Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life researchers found that 1 in 3 teens send more than 100 text messages a day, or 3,000 texts a month. A significant amount of time spent looking at your phone screen. While not everyone will develop a significant addiction to texting, your phone is working to hack your brain. Like other addictions, such as gambling, it can have significant negative affects on your life.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEPRESSION
April 12, 2017
“What am I missing out on? Why is everybody else so much happier than me?” It’s important to know those negative thoughts can be stopped, but first you have to recognize the problem...
ACTIVISM AND SELF-CARE
February 24, 2017
Movements, as well as individuals within a movement, want to avoid burning-out. Burn-out can range from a general feeling of hopelessness to completely dropping out. Because burn-out doesn’t happen over night we can easily miss the warning signs…
SOCIAL MEDIA CLEANSE
February 7, 2017
While we understand that our bodies need rest, we rarely think about giving our mental and emotional states a rest. The good news is that you can focus on taking care of yourself mentally through a digital detox. As we get further into 2017, it is important that you tune into your emotional headspace. Taking a social media cleanse is a great way to start.
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