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Taking a break from social media


Spring Break is the perfect time to to get away from Facebook and Twitter. Students should take the opportunity to get away from the Internet over their break and spend some time face-to-face with family and friends.

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Google a’buzz’ with social networking function


Could Google Buzz be the next social networking hit?

The new tool from Google combines several applications such as Google Reader and Picasa with Twitter or Facebook-like functionality.

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Social media: a new avenue for protest


From the Iran election to the recent Kevin Smith incident with SouthwestAir, social media allows people to protest to the masses. Students should adopt similar tactics and protest what they see wrong with the world.

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The time to influence the world is right now


In the past, there have been courageous leaders that challenged injustices. In a world overrun by technology and creature comforts, young people should remember that they too have the ability to change things.

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Twitter is much more than just a real-time status update


Twitter is a useful social media tool, especially when it comes to news. But like all things, there are a set of etiquette rules that go along with it.

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Is Twitter the new method of communication?


Is the future of communication 140 characters or less?

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REVIEW: Coupon Tweet still needs work


Coupon Tweet wants to be your guide to the wide world of savings available in the sea of information that is Twitter.

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Study shows online networking could hurt social skills


According to a study released by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, the size of the average American’s social circle is smaller today than 20 years ago.

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