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Social Media: Helpful or Hindrance

Written by Sarah Broyles on February 6, 2019. Posted in Opinion

Social media is the standard in today’s society in both business and personal communication. The technology created with great intention may bring more disadvantages than advantages. As young adults, we need to lead the charge of awareness as we become contributing members of society.

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How 2007 Changed the World

Written by Michael Klussman on November 13, 2018. Posted in News

While cell phones have been around since the 1970s, the introduction of the first smartphone in 2007 changed the way we interact with other people and complete everyday tasks.

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Students compare phones new and old, ranging from a 2006 Pantech flip phone to the most recent and popular Samsung, to the Apple iPhone, whose introduction a decade ago changed the way we communicate, and changed the world forever.

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Social Media Fights Social Issues

Written by Chelsie Bartley on April 8, 2015. Posted in News

As social media grows as our main source of connection, some sites are recognizing the danger in being too connected.

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How Social is Social Media?

Written by David Long on November 19, 2014. Posted in Opinion

Maybe it’s not such a bad thing when our phones get low batteries, maybe that means we are one bar closer to reality.

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The Evolution of Relationships Over 50 Years

Written by Chelsea Gammon on October 22, 2014. Posted in Opinion

How do people pursue relationships today compared to 50 years ago?

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Today is the final installment in this historic Advocacy Series. Sarah Broyles, staff writer, introduces her story… https://t.co/Un9RzUcpvc

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MBU Timeline writer Anika Conley introduces Part 7 of our 8-Part Advocacy Series on school shootings 20 years after… https://t.co/31JAZyN7ny

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The Mind of a Killer. Editor Stacy Rohan introduces us to the psyche of mass shooters in Part 6 of our 8-Part serie… https://t.co/tseCvzK4gt

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A generation has grown up never knowing what it is like to feel completely safe at school. Stacy Rohan introduces h… https://t.co/W2VtKbO7Oz

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Students, you need this. Our Advocacy Series on School Shootings is in full swing, take a look at Part 4, introduce… https://t.co/GswRqA2Xjg

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A school shooting happens once every TWO school days, on average. Read this historical piece that shows the rise in… https://t.co/Cft1NYcA5b

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20 years ago this week the country was reeling from the mass shooting at Columbine. So, what has happened since the… https://t.co/wxGDFTOaOU

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This is one of the most important series we have ever done at MBU Timeline. #columbine20 #Schoolfight safety

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Recent Stories

Survivor’s Guilt: Misplaced Guilt Following Loss April 27, 2019
Nature vs. Nurture: Society’s Influence on an Active Shooter April 26, 2019
Nature vs. Nurture: Nature’s Influence on the Mind of a Mass Killer April 25, 2019
Dr. Pieris Leads City Nature Challenge at MBU April 24, 2019
A Generational Shift in America, the Columbine Era April 24, 2019
Putting the Power to Survive in the Hands of Students April 23, 2019
SymBowling Through These Avocados April 22, 2019
The Cost to Feed the Population April 22, 2019
Post-Columbine School Shootings, A Historical Perspective April 22, 2019
Active Shooter Training: MBU Prepares for the Unexpected April 21, 2019
A Day That Forever Changed our Perception of School Safety April 20, 2019
MBU TIMELINE BROADCAST — April 18, 2019 April 20, 2019
MBU TIMELINE BROADCAST — March 21, 2019 April 20, 2019
MBU TIMELINE BROADCAST — March 7, 2019 April 20, 2019
Remember What We Celebrate at Easter April 20, 2019
Journey To Joy April 19, 2019
Hibachi Grill Offers Supreme Variety April 18, 2019
Undefeated MBU Men’s Volleyball Advances in Nationals April 17, 2019
MBU TIMELINE BROADCAST — Feb. 28, 2019 April 16, 2019
MBU TIMELINE BROADCAST — Feb. 21, 2019 April 16, 2019

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