Tag: social media
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How I Stayed Connected During Quarantine
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, it became more important than ever to stay connected to others, and it is thanks to social media that we were able to. In this public radio story, three SUNY New Paltz students reflect on their past year of isolation and how they stayed connected during lockdowns. Edited by Amanda Giladi,…
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From Digital to Physical: Cyberstalking and What You Can Do About It
In the digital age, cyberstalking is now a threat to many people who keep sacred information online, especially women with abusive partners.
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Under New Senate Bill, Internet Postings Would Be Scrutinized As Part of Handgun Buying Process
A new bill introduced in the New York State Senate on November 14 would require a review of a person’s social media profile and Internet posting history before they could legally possess a handgun in New York state. Bill S.9191, introduced by New York State Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, comes after a premeditated shooting at…
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Inspiring Experiences of a Journalist
In the days of Twitter and Facebook, media consumers are becoming media producers and professional journalists are finding themselves scooped by citizen journalists. So saysJohn Larson, a veteran broadcast journalist and SUNY New Paltz’s 10th James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism, in an interview with Interim President Donald P. Christian. Larson recalled the 2009…