‘Who’s defending democracy?’ Waterloo professors reflect on populism, online discord
“Our political views are being hardened by the structure of our social media,” local expert says.
Tag: Social Media
Social media fingered as contributors to depression and anxiety
Sites such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook provide unrealistic views of the lives people are living, says a Cambridge, Ont., psychotherapist.
Social media carry risks to mental health
By Karina Kajishima, Spoke News Checking the phone before going to bed and right after waking up is a common routine for most of the young people nowadays. However, this habit can be a dangerous one to have and sometimes leads to serious mental health issues. A study conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health and the Young Health Movement showed that “social media was worsening bullying, body image … Continued
Cellphone addiction rampant
BY MELODIE LARIVIERE It’s rare these days to see someone without some kind of electronic device. Technology has become part of everyday life. I got my first cellphone when I was in Grade 7 and I only have four contacts, my family. I also only got a Palm and one of the first models, so it sucked. In school we used overhead projectors and had those huge Macs instead of … Continued
Can’t we all just make up already?
BY KANDACE GALLANT I may not have many social media accounts like some people, I just have Facebook and Twitter, but I still notice all the nasty comments that people leave for others and I don’t understand why. Something I’ve noticed lately is people hating on makeup tutorial videos that are posted. Comments will say that the girl looks like a clown, or that she looks more beautiful au naturel. … Continued
New series reinforces the importance of social media
BY MICHELLE MAISONVILLE “Marketing has gone to social media.” Those were the words of Nicole Reilly, who works in client services at Mad Hatter Technology Inc. in Kitchener, so it makes sense that the company is currently holding a social media madness series. The series is to show people how to unleash the power of their social sphere of influence, build their brand and learn how to share their stories … Continued
Social media makes students feel secure and insecure
BY TAYLOR SCHWEITZER Texting, tweeting and posting photos via Instagram can leave students with mixed emotions, including insecurity. At Conestoga College, some students believe that feeling secure on social media depends on how they feel about themselves. “I have felt self-conscious about myself before on social media because of the certain photos of myself posing with friends that are posted online,” said Khrystyna Wilson, a first-year educational support student. Making … Continued
Effects of Social Media on Students
By Taylor Schweitzer
Students are addicted to social media
BY CASSIE TULECKI It’s almost unanimous; if you are part of the Net Generation (1980-1989) or iGeneration (1990-1999) and own a smartphone, you are probably addicted to social media. It is everywhere and accessible on just about everything. “I’m probably on my phone way too often, probably half an hour out of every hour,” said Sydney Thain, a second-year biotechnology technician student. Technology is taking over the younger generation’s … Continued
The mysterious meaning of Facebook likes
BY BETH CROUSE In a society shaped by social media, the excuse “but I didn’t mean it” just doesn’t excuse online behaviour. Ryan Millet, one of the 13 students involved in the Dalhousie University dentistry scandal, has gone public to protest his suspension. He wants people to believe that his adding a Facebook “like” to a suggestive photo of a woman sitting on the steps of a public building with … Continued
Getting social
BY JACK PARKINSON Feeding more than 10,000 people for any length of time is not exactly as easy as pie. Chartwells, the food service provider at Conestoga College, knows how hard it can be to please everyone while still producing quality food. Recently the company started a new initiative intended to reach out to students through social media. Tatianna Benning, Chartwells’ social media co-ordinator, knows about the positive power of … Continued
New app helps you ‘decide’
By JODY ANDERSON A photo comparison app that helps you buy the right shirt, or allows you to vote whether you prefer Mr. Sub over Subway, was released last month. The app is called D-Side and was made by former Conestoga College student Derek Boyko. Boyko graduated from the woodworking technician program and then took classes in small business entrepreneurship. He is currently a sales representative in Mississauga. The app … Continued
Tomorrow tweet, text, call or share
By ASHLEY KOWITZ Tomorrow people all across Canada will be taking part in Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign. The company is donating five cents to mental health initiatives each time someone sends a text message, makes a phone call, shares the Bell Let’s Talk image on Facebook or tweets using #BellLetsTalk. In Canada one in five people suffer from a mental health issue at least once in their lifetime. However, according … Continued
