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Cell phones hinder good study habits

June 28, 2015

Studying for tests is becoming increasingly difficult with the devices in our lives that can steal our concentration. There are people who believe that technology does more harm than good. They also believe...

Taking a break from technology

June 28, 2015

It's 7:15, and you've got to be out the door in less than two minutes to ensure you won't be late for work. You do a quick check for the essentials: keys, wallet and, last but not least, your cell phone....

Social media doesn't replace real interaction

June 22, 2015

Although social media has become a go-to option for most people to communicate with their friends, family and business associates, it should never be seen as a viable replacement for face-to-face interactions. Mobile...

Social media and the role it plays in our public discourse

June 18, 2015

Social media is one of the primary means people have to communicate with each other. With the use of mobile devices, more messages are sent and statuses are posted than at any point in history. A great...

Journalists need to take better care of journalism

June 15, 2015

In recent years, journalism has become increasingly dependent on technology. Before journalists were able to have their message so widely distributed with the click of a button, they had to stand in...

Science Weekly: Weber's CS department helps engineer AI

March 31, 2015

Students from Weber State University's computer science department in collaboration with COAST created the first artificial intelligence that utilizes the Internet to self-propagate its learning program. Researchers...

The Internet of Things

March 3, 2015

People can now connect any household device to the Internet by placing a simple sensor that will communicate through the Internet. According to Weber State University Internet history professor, Eric...

5 websites every college student should know about

September 9, 2014

Whenever college students have a question, they know one place they can turn to at anytime of the day - the Internet! The Internet can be a helpful place, but it can also be hard to sift through the...

Why We Care About "Internet Neutrality"

July 18, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission has been working on a set of rules that introduces a two-tiered system of internet connectivity: the fast lane and the slow lane. Internet providers, like Comcast...

Panel discusses importance of cyber-privacy at WSU

November 23, 2013

Digital privacy is a growing concern among modern Americans. The Stewart Library presented a cyber-security panel on Nov. 20 discussing privacy and security in the digital age. The panel, entitled "The...

Five ways to have fun without WiFi

June 4, 2012

Boredom. Most of us have to deal with it in some form or another when it comes to traveling, especially during those planned getaways during the summer. Whether it’s long hours stuck in a car of an elongated...

Cutting the cord

February 2, 2012

William Powers, a former journalist at the Washington Post and author of the bestseller Hamlet's Blackberry, gave a presentation on Thursday at Weber State University about how humans have always tried...

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