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The Impact Of Social Media On Society, Jacob Amedie Santa Clara University

The Impact Of Social Media On Society, Jacob Amedie

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It is the objective of this article to present evidence from several researches that were done by many scholars in different environment that distinctly demonstrates the negative impact of social media in three main categories. First, social media fosters a false sense of online "connections" and superficial friendships leading to emotional and psychological problems. The Second harm of social media is that it can become easily addictive taking away family and personal time as well as diminish interpersonal skills, leading to antisocial behavior. Lastly, social media has become a tool for criminals, predators and terrorists enabling them to commit illegal …

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Lack Of Resources In Classrooms, Juliana Maffea Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Lack Of Resources In Classrooms, Juliana Maffea

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

In different areas of the world, classrooms lack resources. Teachers are trying their hardest to teach their students with what is given to them, but it is not enough. The result of having a lack of resources is students not graduating, teachers burning out, parents scared for their students, and students not getting the proper education. An insufficient amount of resources in classrooms comes from the lack of funding or the improper use of spending in schools. There are solutions to this wicked problem, such as raising more money, making cuts, or changing the way schools spend their money. This …

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On Dumpster Diving, Lars Eighner University of Massachusetts Boston

On Dumpster Diving, Lars Eighner

New England Journal of Public Policy

Lars Eighner became homeless in 1988 after leaving a job he had held for ten years as an attendant at a state hospital in Austin, Texas. He lives in a small apartment in Austin and continues to scavenge. This article was originally published in the Fall 1990 issue of The Threepenny Review. Reprinted with permission.

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Behind Social Media: A World Of Manipulation And Control, Spencer J. Keenan Santa Clara University

Behind Social Media: A World Of Manipulation And Control, Spencer J. Keenan

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This article will be arguing that big players, mainly governments and large corporations, use user data, targeted advertising, and selective speech to manipulate users of popular social media platforms. They do this in order to achieve their agendas goals at the expense of the users. These goals may range from selling a certain good or service to swaying a certain percentage of voters to cast their ballots one way or another. Regardless of the outcome, people are being taken advantage of, with most not even knowing it. Users must look past the media in front of them to see their …

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Flying Man And Falling Man: Remembering And Forgetting 9/11, Graley Herren Xavier University - Cincinnati

Flying Man And Falling Man: Remembering And Forgetting 9/11, Graley Herren

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A Life Lesson In Denali Park: A Grizzly Bear Follows A Camper, J. Robert Harris Dartmouth College

A Life Lesson In Denali Park: A Grizzly Bear Follows A Camper, J. Robert Harris

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A grizzly bear follows J. Robert Harris near the Toklat River in Alaska.

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Online Dating Technology Effects On Interpersonal Relationships, Anabel Homnack Santa Clara University

Online Dating Technology Effects On Interpersonal Relationships, Anabel Homnack

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The trend of online dating has been around since the emergence of the Internet. In the generation before the online era, people would meet face-to-face in cafes, on streets or at bars or even on airplanes. People make initial contact based on a number of cues and preferences, getting to know one another in person. Today these coincidental or so to say "meant to be" moments seem to be non-existent. Why have they become such a rarity? Is it because we know that there is an easy way out? What will it take for people to be as straightforward and …

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The Societal Influence Of The Nba, Kyle Kawashiri Santa Clara University

The Societal Influence Of The Nba, Kyle Kawashiri

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Based on recent events, there has been a lot of discussion about the racial issues in America. Many professional athletes have been vocal about these issues, but NBA players seem to be at the forefront of many of the conversations regarding social injustice in this country. This article will examine different factors that have influenced the popularity of the National Basketball Association, such as product distribution, online engagement, global outreach, and the choice to allow players to use their platforms. The article will then argue how these factors have allowed the NBA and its players to be leaders in the …

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Are Electric Cars The Future?, Nick Gable Kutztown University

Are Electric Cars The Future?, Nick Gable

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

My paper is about switching to electric cars for transportation. The end of fossil fuels is soon, and we must preserve them. We must cut down on fossil fuel use to save the environment from pollution. I use statistics on emissions and pollution from conventional cars and explain why we need to switch to electric cars sooner rather than later. I argue that there should be stipulations by the government regarding electric cars and conventional cars on the lot. I also say that we should start producing lots of electric cars as soon as possible.

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You Tubers Influence Of Young People, Matisse Melendres Santa Clara University

Youtubers Influence Of Young People, Matisse Melendres

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Youtube Influencers are the new form a fame in our society, and young people of the ages 13-17 spend a huge portion of their free time watching Youtube videos. Youtube Influencers, also known as Youtubers, have a huge amount of influence of young people. In this article, it will discuss that reaction based videos not only attract young people, but also behavior and actions in that video can be easily transferred to the young viewer. In addition, the excessive amount of time young people spend on Youtube can determine the amount of influence Youtubers have amongst the youth.

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My Father, The Bartender, Olivia Mirmohamed 2023 John Carroll University

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We're Done Here, Demitri Cullen 2023 John Carroll University

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Lyb, Demitri Cullen

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Olfactory Reading, Kate Weaver 2023 John Carroll University

Olfactory Reading, Kate Weaver

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Quantum Entanglement, Addison Blakeney 2023 John Carroll University

Quantum Entanglement, Addison Blakeney

The John Carroll Review

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Well, I Have Nothing Else To Do, Liddy Elizabeth Franco 2023 John Carroll University

Well, I Have Nothing Else To Do, Liddy Elizabeth Franco

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Death's Dress, Liddy Elizabeth Franco 2023 John Carroll University

Death's Dress, Liddy Elizabeth Franco

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Mr. Jim, Caroline McDevitt 2023 John Carroll University

Mr. Jim, Caroline Mcdevitt

The John Carroll Review

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Hide Your Fires, David Schwartz 2023 John Carroll University

Hide Your Fires, David Schwartz

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Reliquary, David Schwartz 2023 John Carroll University

Reliquary, David Schwartz

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Aging, Emily Fagan-Zirm 2023 John Carroll University

Aging, Emily Fagan-Zirm

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The Hour Of The Wolf, Preston Goebel 2023 John Carroll University

The Hour Of The Wolf, Preston Goebel

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To The Box, Shaina Kuper 2023 John Carroll University

To The Box, Shaina Kuper

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The Last Pop Fly, Joe Rohan 2023 John Carroll University

The Last Pop Fly, Joe Rohan

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I'M Leaving, Brody Arrundale 2023 John Carroll University

I'M Leaving, Brody Arrundale

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Ode To The Darkness, Ella Fisher 2023 John Carroll University

Ode To The Darkness, Ella Fisher

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