By Robyn Forbes Over the years, the growing omnipresence of social media has tremendously impacted our idea of what it means to be a happy family, or lead a happy life. When Facebook began in 2004, it gave people the space to share the things that mattered to them with other people to whom those…
By Krystal Alverio After a cryptic voicemail was left on various Twitter users’ smartphones, the online community began to form conspiracies. The message, spoken in a robotic female voice, brings about a determined message about the end of times, and a few codes that sent people in a frenzy. “This is not a test, this…
By Veronica Rarick The survivors from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting travelled north to Tallahassee, to wield their newfound political influence to Florida’s legislatures in an attempt to change gun laws. The outspoken group is setting out to change something as old as our country: the right to bear arms (as easily as…
By Daylin Delgado Snapchat had the brilliant idea to take the “new year, new me” trend and push it to the extreme. Its most recent update adds cool features, such as facial recognition, to its Bitmoji partner, but it completely ruins the functionality of the app. What was previously the conversations tab now combines ongoing…
By Rozany Guzman Seventeen people died in Parkland on Wednesday. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in history. Teenagers witnessed their friends and teachers get shot. They hid in classrooms, under desks and in closets. They sent text messages to their parents. They prepared for the worst. And today, survivors of the massacre didn’t…
By Abigail Castro Social media has revolutionized the world, integrating itself into everyone’s daily life. From children to elders, the reach of social media has no exceptions. It has become a global medium for communication and connection. Users turn to social media for news, updates, and entertainment. As technology continues to advance, social media…
By Luz Mosquera In the summer of 2014, Conrad Roy III texted his girlfriend his plan to kill himself. Ray was an 18-year-old boy who battled depression and had suicidal thoughts. He was found dead in the parking lot of Kmart by inhaling carbon monoxide in his pickup truck in July 2014. His then 17…
By Valeria Bula In the past few years, advancements have been made for women in fields such as business, space, and other sciences. The same does not apply for women in the military who seem to be amongst the furthest from obtaining equity in their career. Recently, photos of nude women, including those of United…
By Alexandra Reboredo Parents send their children off to school, expecting them to return home with knowledge and new friendships. But, some don’t return at all. It’s the chilling reality that no parent expects. Human trafficking is an issue in the United States with about 100,000 cases reported each year. Florida accounts for about 400…
By Robyn Forbes Following the campaign season and President Donald Trump’s election, the search for truth became even more pressing. People began to pay closer attention to media and news outlets, expecting to be provided with information that would help them make the best decision for the country. Join @newsceo and @jeffsonderman at 2 p.m….