Teachers Take to Twitter to Make Bold Snow Day Predictions
Winter is usually not considered people’s favorite season, especially for those who live up north. However, there is one thing that excites kids from Southern Lehigh and students all around the world:...
View ArticleTop 10 Twitter Accounts You Should Follow
Twitter has been growing in popularity rapidly over the past year. From its smart phone app to your computer, a large number of students and even some teachers have jumped on board. Twitter is a great...
View ArticleHoliday Gifting Made Simple
Whether you are trying to purchase two or twenty presents over the course of the upcoming weeks that lead into the holiday season, here are some cool affordable gifts for under twenty dollars for every...
View ArticleLet’s Be Honest: Subtweeting
Lets be honest: we hide ourselves behind hashtags, specifically, on Twitter. For those who are unaware of what a hashtag is, its the # symbol followed by a word or a phrase. For example, some use...
View ArticleShould Students Use Social Media in School For Educational Purposes?
In my opinion, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube should be used for educational purposes. Technology in the 21st century has become a huge part of our lives. Facebook, Twitter,...
View Article#Over-hashtagging
Hashtagging. It started on Twitter; now this trend has grown to other social media sites. The symbol has also made its way onto billboards, television, and even some articles of clothing. A common...
View ArticleEvery Mile Matters: Walk, Run, and Bike for a Cause
For years now, the application “Charity Miles” has been growing in popularity. Charity Miles allows you to raise money for the charity of your choice simply by walking, running, or biking. Some of the...
View Article#OscarsSoWhite
On January 14, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its predominantly white nominations for the 2016 Oscars, most notably in the four acting categories. Despite impassioned...
View ArticleShould We Hand Over Our Passwords to Schools?
Effective January 1, 2015, the state of Illinois passed a law that states if any student is accused of cyberbullying, they may be required to give their passwords to the school administrators....
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