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    and a lot of the smartphone users have social media where they can connect with their friends and family and even get a chance to meet new people online. It is claimed that being on social media is people's favorite thing to do digitally (Pew Research Center). Online

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    College Worth it?” Written by Michelle Adam and published by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. Adam reports on a recent question “Is College Worth it?” which was analyzed and asked by the Pew Research center. Adam noted throughout the source numerous surveys and statistics, which the Pew Research used to help answer their question. One such survey noted that 57% of people surveyed did not find they got good value for their money with higher-education, 75% said college was too expensive for many

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    Even though media can be beneficial in many ways, there are also disadvantages of using media as well. One major downside of using media is the lack of personal privacy. We live in a world where everything a shared online and people are constantly having their accounts hacked and having all their personal information put out online for everyone to see. This problem has especially been targeted towards celebrities who have a large amount of followers online. Adding onto that, more and more people

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    Technology has rapidly progressed and has become a big part of everyday life. From cell phones to self-driving cars, technology is relied on every day, of every minute. People are starting to depend on technology so much that soon, they will not be able to do anything themselves. Some may say that technology will make life more easier and efficient, but what they may not know is that when people make life too efficient, it can just as easily malfunction and have loopholes. (Add something to transition)

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    and that men would be more concerned with protecting women from danger, instead of focusing on their task. But in reality, most men support the integration of women in combat forces. According to a poll conducted by an internet site, the Pew Research Center, where they asked 1,005 adults about whether women should be able to serve in combat

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    Children and adolescents are growing up in a different world than adults and college-aged students did. They are constantly surrounded by people using advanced technology in their everyday lives and assimilate this behavior as normal. Social media is quickly evolving, and it is impossible to reject or hide from it. Not only is it an important part of socialization within peer groups, but now it is used to market and motivate people to become a part of a larger community. It is undeniably changing

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    be have height to where it should reach and should stop there not exceeding the lines. “ Its providing ample opportunity for intelligence agencies to spy on targets, and possibly the masses,” pleas (The Guardian). In a survey done by the (Pew Research Center) it claims that “ 1 in 4 americans surveyed that Uncle Sam is hacking their personal communications.” This meaning that people believe that their data, their personal files are being privately seen by someone that they don’t know, but what is

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    In her essay, “Digital Dating: Desperation or Necessity?,” Christine Hassler defends online dating from the negative stigma associated with the trend. Despite negative opinion of those who meet their significant other online, Hassler discourages her readers from allowing potential shame result in missed opportunities. Due to the internet’s increased importance in forming connections, digital dating should be utilized as a tool for finding relationships and becoming acquainted with like-minded strangers

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    Social Media is one of the most commonly used things in today’s society. From Facebook, to Twitter, to Youtube, it is where we get or information, form opinions, and connect with others. Social Media has its pros and cons, but it is changing politics in a negative way. This is shown through the aggressiveness of both the left and right, the untrustworthy info being tossed around, and the unprofessionalism of politicians. On the other hand, social media promotes youth participation in politics allows

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    Why Go To College?

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    Composition I 13 April 2017 Why Go to College? In the following two articles, “7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go To College and 4 Things To Do Instead” from the Huffpost Business by Michael Price and “The Rising Cost of Not Going to College” by the Pew Research Center, have varied relations and differences stated within each of them. There are important points to consider about making the choice if college is necessary for one’s future or not. They also talk about what positions people are put in if they choose

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