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BYU students create new app to tie diversity into campus connections

By Ingrid Sagers
February 05, 2021 12:00 AM
Two BYU students created an app that helps connect students and create relationships based on similar interests.
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Local

Provo-based app encourages friendship building

By Emma Benson
November 14, 2019 12:00 AM
The average American knows 600 people, according to The New York Times.
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Healthy Living

How social media affects mental health

By Hannah Maines
June 19, 2015 12:00 AM
Facebook and other social networking platforms affect relationships and mental health in an extreme way, according to M.I.T. Professor Sherry Turkle, and author of the book 'Alone Together.'
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Movies & Television

Two years of catch-up

By Jessie Allen
September 25, 2012 12:00 AM
When a missionary steps off the plane, he is greeted by more than just the loving arms of his family. He steps into a world he has been unfamiliar with for two years — the world of media and popular culture.
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Technology

App of the week: Singing to the tune of Spotify

May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
It's been almost a year since Swedish music streaming service, Spotify, announced its U.S. debut, and according to Rolling Stone, there are now more than 3 million paid subscribers. Besides its free plan, Spotify offers unlimited plans, which stream music without ads, and premium plans, allowing users to listen to music on laptops and mobile devices both on and offline.
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Technology

Twitter goes mobile

May 04, 2012 12:00 AM
Twitter has more than 100 million active users. The micro-blogging social media site allows users to share news, announcements, jokes and pictures all in 140 character tweets. It also allows users to follow media professionals, sports figures and celebrities.
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