Written by lauracal on January 22, 2024
The Impact of Social Media on Youth’s Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Authors . Controversy . Health . SocietyIn our information-driven society, social media has become an essential part of our society. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter are now crucial aspects of our daily lives and significantly influence users’ perception of themselves and their self-esteem.
Written by Samuel on December 13, 2023
Stand up!
Controversy . PoliticsI’m mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram stories when is see the statement results of the United Nations. Another poll about the war between Israel and Palestine. My first reaction is to quickly scrolling past that story. That’s the reaction I always have when I see people talk about the conflict. You could say “head in
Written by krivkovah on August 6, 2023
My top 5 tips to a more sustainable life
Authors . Climate Change . ControversyThis is it, my very last post on this platform. Thank you, Miriam, for allowing me to write about anything I want. I considered topics we covered during our classes together and I feel like we were always guided to think about the environmental issues, which I appreciate so much, because I’m personally very concerned
Written by krivkovah on June 28, 2023
From Copywriting to Conversing with AI: Redefining My Dream Job in Communication
Authors . Controversy . SocietyHey there, fellow communication enthusiasts! Today, I want to spill the beans on my dream job and how it’s taken an unexpected twist in the age of AI. As a student specializing in marketing and PR, I’ve always had a soft spot for writing, which led me to fantasize about becoming a copywriter. But hold
Written by polisanol on May 2, 2023
Is the internet the problem?
Authors . Controversy . Media . SocietyWhen I learned about the Press Freedom Index, I was interested and surprised that their was such a useful and interesting website full of information, that as a Communication major, I had no idea about. So from there I began to explore this resource that was so new to me to try to understand its
Written by krivkovah on January 12, 2023
A Messy New Year!
City life . Climate Change . Controversy . SocietyAt the end of every year we wish to each other a happy start to the new one. But does it really start that happily? Of course everybody wants to welcome the new year in a big style – with lot of firework displays. They are beautifully colorful and memorable. However, there might be also different
Written by aljneibim on January 11, 2023
Roe V. Wade overruled
Controversy . PoliticsOn June 24 of 2022, the Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion rights and access in the United States. That summer, demonstrations erupted across the country in protest of the new ruling (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). This report delve into the aftermath
Written by guest account on January 13, 2022
Is it ethical to vaccinate children, who are part of a non-risk group, in order to, supposedly, create herd immunity and eradicate the virus?
Controversy . Covid-19 . PoliticsAna Mafalda Cabral For the past three years the Portuguese people, as the majority of the world, have been trying to survive through a pandemic. Each individual fought for their health and stability while the government kept throwing controversial debates to exacerbate the situation even more. The latest one, one that puts part of the