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Technology

Threads app has more than 70 million registered users in less than 40 hours

By Joe Wirthlin
July 07, 2023 12:00 AM
Meta's new app Threads passed more than 70 million registered users on July 7, two days after launching to the public.
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Healthy Living

Professionals, students offer guidance for navigating health information on social media

By Mckenna Schmidt
June 28, 2023 12:00 AM
Research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research affirmed that social media is a growing platform for the spread of health information, but professionals and students say diligence is needed when disseminating information.
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Magazine

The state of sociality: A post-lockdown look at friendship and community

By Tennie Davis
May 01, 2023 12:00 AM
A few weekends ago, I was sitting in the backseat of a 2014 Honda CR-V, next to a tall and swaying stack of backordered National Geographic and GQ magazines brought along for collaging. I listened as some half-friends, half-acquaintances debriefed the party they went to the night before.
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Technology

Parents, BYU professor react to TikTok screen time limit

By Ethan Porter
March 29, 2023 12:00 AM
TikTok announced earlier this month their new screen time limit of 60 minutes for users under the age of 18, hoping to increase teenagers' awareness of how much time they spend on the app.
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Local

Passed, failed legislation of 2023 general session

By Marissa Lundeen
March 07, 2023 12:00 AM
The general session of the Utah Legislature came to a close Friday evening as legislators addressed the remaining bills up for discussion.
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Entertainment

Controversy arises among new TikTok trends

By Derek VanBuskirk
February 09, 2023 12:00 AM
The rising TikTok trends of 'Nichetok' and 'Corecore' have been the topic of controversy and dialogue on the social media platform heading into the new year.
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State

Bill to regulate social media for minors draws support and criticism from adults, children

By Joe Wirthlin
February 06, 2023 12:00 AM
Senate Bill 152 was presented before the Senate Business and Labor Committee on Jan. 31.
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Healthy Living

Screen time harming in-person connection, studies say

By Mckenna Schmidt
February 01, 2023 12:00 AM
When screen time is used as a primary way of connecting with others and the world, it can be harmful to healthy mental states and interpersonal relationships, according to a study by two professors from San Diego State University and the University of Georgia.
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Nation

Several US colleges ban TikTok from campuses

By Robyn Morris Christensen
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Some colleges in the country have banned TikTok on campus servers and Wifi.
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State

Gov. Cox discusses family, education and social media in State of the State address

By Anna Hair
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 19 and addressed issues surrounding education, social media, family and more.
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Technology

BYU students share thoughts on new 'Gas' app

By Liesel Allen
November 11, 2022 12:00 AM
Watch out TikTok and BeReal, there is a new social media app in town.
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Technology

BeReal tops 2022 Apple App Store charts, claims it's 'not another social network'

By Hannah Pugmire
October 24, 2022 12:00 AM
The social media app BeReal topped Apple App Store charts this summer and currently sits at No. 2 on the chart, drawing in crowds with its once-a-day posting format.
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Technology

BYU AdLab tackles the ethical challenges of advertising

By Hannah Lesueur
September 29, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU AdLab Manager Pat Doyle is working to inspire students to create meaningful content despite an oversaturated, sales-driven advertising industry.
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Sports

#WomenInSports

By Chasia Webb
March 16, 2022 12:00 AM
Story and cover art by Chasia Webb
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Business

Social media and small businesses: The good, the bad and the authentic

By Megan Spencer
December 16, 2021 12:00 AM
Many small businesses who sell at local farmer's markets in Provo feel that social media is a major part of being a successful business.
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Featured

How digital natives navigate parenting in the internet age

By Decker Westenburg
May 10, 2021 12:00 AM
Parents of all ages often express concern for the safety of their children. Many teach children at an early age about “stranger danger” and the importance of wearing seatbelts and helmets.
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Technology

Negativity, hate speech on social media at a level 'never seen before'

By Ingrid Sagers
April 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Negativity on social media has increased in the past year and has included backlash against leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Healthy Living

BYU experts share how to use technology to improve mental health

By Emily Atwood
February 25, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU professors and other technology experts have noticed the effects that technology and social media have on mental and physical health in recent years.
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