Is HipHop Done With Kanye?
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
It's that time of the year when Kanye puts social media in a frenzy. This time it wasn't for one of his famous drunk rants, not about his celebrity wife Kim Kardashian, or for his new album thats on the way. He was actually getting a lot of backlash for his support in President Trump. Many artist in...
Question(s) of a Lifetime – Part One
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
February 18, 2018
Is there a God? What is the meaning of life? Is a hot dog a sandwich? These are all some of the greatest questions humanity has faced; here are some more.
Enough is Enough
Nicole Acosta, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
It's 2018. Will people finally get over their overbearing social media habits?
#MeToo
October 23, 2017
From a young age we’re taught to say no when we feel uncomfortable to tell someone. When we feel unsafe to get out as quickly as we can. When something bad happens we should tell someone. But, when we're put into the situation, a higher authority overpowers us. We are told to not say a word; we’re...
The APP Addict
Shalekiah Barton, Impact Staff
February 12, 2015
Social media is ruining our societies, socially. Read More »...
#TMI: Social Media Is Not A Social Psychiatrist
Kristin McGovern, Impact staff
November 12, 2014
Social media has become the most in-expensive therapy session, and several are taking advantage of this service. Whether you are going through a turmoil in your life, want to express your voice about politics, or just want to express how you feel about a conflict you’re having with someone, social...
The Power of a Tweet.
Samuel Neve, Opinions Editor
March 9, 2014
The power of social media has developed drastically over the last few years and it’s gotten to a point that many advertisers, charities and individuals have started to run out of ways to grab peoples attention. Read More »...
#PrivacyControl on Social Networks
Erminia Errante, Staff Writer
March 11, 2013
I don’t know much about technology but I do know that Instagram is the new app to use on most phones. Instagram is basically like a picture blog that people use to show other people what they see or feel like showing people throughout the day. It is popular with college students, businesses and...
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