Zoie Denton is an English sophomore and the views expressed in this piece don’t necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. Social media is exhausting and deleting it was like stepping off a conveyor belt I didn’t even know I was on. I got Snapchat in middle school, Instagram not shortly after and, like everyone else, […]
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“A line needs to be drawn”: Cal Poly community reacts to Trump social media bans
Following the riot, several social media platforms banned President Donald Trump from their sites. However, some Cal Poly community members continue to question what freedom of speech means online.
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Trump Twitter ban was absolutely justified
This is nothing new. In the four years that Trump has been in office, he has continuously used social media platforms to spread misinformation and lies. But it was this deadly Capitol riot that was the final straw.
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Depression memes: Is this dark style of humor helping or hurting Generation Z?
Reacting to this, Generation Z is redefining coping mechanisms with a sense of humor that is a little bit… well, twisted.
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Sophia the Robot: Puppet or Human?
Kendra Coburn is an English junior and Mustang News columnist. The views expressed in this column do not reflect the viewpoints and editorial coverage of Mustang News. With the return of HBO’s hit series Westworld April 22, artificial intelligence (AI) is back in the forefront of popular fascination. Like Robert Ford, the god-like inventor actor Anthony […]
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Parkland students and their social media activism reaches the Cal Poly community
Cal Poly students have been driven to action after the events in Parkland, Florida.
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Trump and Twitter: This Bird Has Flown
Trump’s tweets may seem funny but we must recognize the vast and very real impact they have on our world.
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Social media: Is it helping or hurting employment prospects?
In a world where it’s difficult to find a college student without multiple social media accounts, online presence plays a huge role in most facets of life, including the workplace. As students begin to search for jobs and internships, it’s important to recognize the impact these online profiles can have on employment. The National Association […]
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WATCH: Mustang News chats with President Armstrong
Leah Horner sits down with President Armstrong with questions tweeted from students.
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The highlights: President Armstrong answers students’ questions
You asked, he answered.