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Teen vaping: a new epidemic

October 19, 2018 By SIN Staff

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

September 19, 2018 By SIN Staff

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

April 18, 2018 By SIN Staff

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

March 16, 2018 By SIN Staff

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

No filter is enough to hide ugly Snapchat update

March 14, 2018 By SIN Staff

No filter is enough to hide ugly Snapchat update

The Snapchat update version 10.26.0.15 has left outraged users scrambling to find ways to uninstall the update, scratching their head wondering where they can find their own story never mind their friends’.   Advertising has also expanded with companies like McDonald’s now using 10 second spaces between your friends’ stories to promote their products. However is social … [Read more...] about No filter is enough to hide ugly Snapchat update

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