Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay With the introduction of the influencer course in the South East Technological University in Carlow in September 2024, people and especially children, need to realise that it won’t be a step-by-step guide on how to get big on TikTok or YouTube. The idea of an influencer course is bizarre in the first place. There are other … [Read more...] about An influencer degree won’t lead to an easy pathway to fame
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Teen vaping: a new epidemic
By Olivia Hanna According to the Irish Examiner, teen smoking rates have decreased by 28 per cent over the past 20 years. This is no doubt a result of the increasing awareness of the harsh consequences of tobacco inhalation and government efforts such as taxation. But as tobacco smoking has seen a decline, a new market has opened up: vaping. Vaping grew in popularity as a … [Read more...] about Teen vaping: a new epidemic
How to become a top blogger according to NUI Galway alumnus Cinnamon Soul
By Marie Coady Blogging has morphed from a hobby you’d use to flesh out your C.V. into a genuine career path. You can’t walk into Easons without coming across a cookbook or essay collection written by someone who made their name through Tumblr, Wordpress, Instagram or YouTube. Internet personalities are more likely than ever to be seen on talk shows or on the pages of glossy … [Read more...] about How to become a top blogger according to NUI Galway alumnus Cinnamon Soul
Fans flock to delete Snapchat alongside their Idols
Snapchat has been one of the most popular social media platforms since its launch in 2011. But in the past few months its reputation has plummeted, with a landslide of user’s reverence for the instant photo messaging diminished to the point of actual deletion. Snapchat’s recent update certainly may have damaged the app’s reputation, with a confusing new layout that makes it … [Read more...] about Fans flock to delete Snapchat alongside their Idols
Net neutrality and the FCC: a disaster in the making
On 14 December 2017, the FCC’s Republican majority approved Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to gut net neutrality protections. The FCC overturned the regulations on internet freedom that was established under the Obama administration in a three-to-two vote. Net neutrality is the internet’s guiding principle: it preserves our right to communicate freely online. Thanks to it, the … [Read more...] about Net neutrality and the FCC: a disaster in the making