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Society has essentially turned into one, big, digital sandbox. We all have been given toys (smartphones, applications, etc.) that have divided us and made it increasingly difficult to find common ground. Technologies have made our lives easier (in some regard), but intricate complexities have been born out of media companies’ greed and lack of responsibility…

Social media has become a constant in many lives. As a 24-year old, I consistently visit Instagram, Facebook and TikTok – in no particular order. Sometimes, my social media usage is more predictable and consistent than my eating habits, but that’s for another blog post. These platforms are addictive, “…both physically and psychologically” whether we…

Writing for one’s blog feels safe. It was created by that person so as long as there is no hate speech or false information, it feels that little harm can be done. If a reader finds an error, a comment can easily be left and an amended version can be introduced within a matter of…

Social media can be frustrating. Correction. Social media is often frustrating. Seeing false information spread by a family member can cause one’s blood to boil. Seeing politically-driven, false, biased information can be anxiety-inducing – especially once one sees that it’s been shared 30 times and it has received 200+ comments in support. On the worst…

Our world can feel quite cluttered today. Posts on multiple social media platforms compete for our attention and work can leave one feeling exhausted before 12PM. Yikes! Practicing intentionality can be difficult – especially in the home. A cluttered mind with a cluttered living space is not a good combo! The home, (ideally), should be…

The world, especially the internet, is full of false information. Every day, it seems that more and more false information makes its way into our lives, clouding our judgment and making it difficult to decipher authentic from artificial. It’s important to be cautious of what we read, see and hear in the media. Digital media…

Ever since I can remember, musical theater and film have brought me extreme amounts of joy. Whether it was hearing the varied sounds emanating from the “pit” as the orchestra warmed up, or going to see a movie with my family, there was something instantly that drew me to this artform. It definitely brought me…

Everyday it seems that there are more and more news sources available for our consumption. As surprising as it may sound, finding a news source that one can consistently depend on to bring reliable, truthful information is a tall order. Luckily, RumorGuard exists. RumorGuard, which is offered through the News Literacy Project, is an online…