social media
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Will Facebook’s name change be the makeover it needs to recover its reputation?
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Social media conglomerate Facebook will be changing its name, citing a shift in focus to the “metaverse” as the motivation. Critics of Facebook cite
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Social media isn’t the problem, it’s you
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Social media has such a large reputation for presenting a false reality, setting unattainable expectations, and stealing time from us, that we actually forget
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How Laurier’s department of athletics is keeping fans engaged through their innovation
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With university sports having been out of sight since last March, Laurier’s department of athletics and recreation has been making sure Golden Hawk sports
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Karen: How the stereotype got started
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The concept of the “Karen,” as stated in the urban dictionary, reads, “middle-age woman, typically blonde, who makes solutions to others’ problems an inconvenience to her
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Media Coverage & the US Election: How do you get your news?
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Although the concept and indicators of fake news are becoming more common knowledge, influential people and communities continue to invest in fake news practices
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Students voice frustration with Laurier’s online midterm exam policies
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Wilfrid Laurier University joined countless Canadian post-secondary institutions in the fall when the majority of courses for the semester were adapted to online formats to prevent furthering the spread of COVID-19.
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Healthy ways to move away from technological dependence
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Sometimes we need a break from technology. In a world constantly screaming at us to buy this and wear that, it can be liberating
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The Spotted at Laurier Twitter page is NOT a factual source: How social media is spreading false information on COVID-19
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If you’re a student at Wilfrid Laurier University, you are likely to be aware of the unofficial student Twitter page Spotted at Laurier (@SpottedLaurier),
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A new wave of Instagram challenges has arrived
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During my self-isolation, not a day has gone by where I have not seen a new challenge pop up in my Instagram feed. It
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The ins and outs of Snapchat’s discovery tab content
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Snapchat has a discovery tab filled with stories, entertainment and other channels that one can view. Sometimes when I’m bored, procrastinating or both, I
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