Major updates to laws are needed as social media business models continue to rely on personalized data, industry experts said at a panel held Jan. 26. The conversation was held …
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The Contradiction That Is Social Media Puts into Question Whether Its Benefits Outweigh Its Drawbacks
Anybody can access Civic Tech Toronto’s weekly Hacknight through the organization’s Facebook. Every Tuesday the diverse community of Torontonians meets virtually to share stories and find solutions to civic challenges …
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True crime’s influence on an era of internet sleuths raises ethical concerns
by Severina Chuby Severina ChuOn Sept. 1, Brian Laundrie returned home from a cross country roadtrip with his fiancée’s van, but his fiancée was nowhere to be found. After being reported missing by her …
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Is your astrology addiction more harmful than helpful?
by Serena Lopezby Serena LopezMoon transitions, Geminis and Mercury retrograde are terms that might have taken over your social media. Every day it seems like there is a new cosmic change to explain why …
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Students reflect on how pandemic has changed their relationship with social media
One student joined Instagram, another deleted Twitter outright
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TikTok health trends: Helpful or harmful?
There are pros and cons when it comes to turning to TikTok for health advice
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Ryerson engineering students raise more money for SickKids through online campaign than in-person event
The Ryerson Engineering Student Society donated $1 for every like and share its Instagram post received
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The Body Project at Ryerson is starting conversations to challenge society’s beauty standards
Body positivity program helps students appreciate their bodies and find a sense of community
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Chair of Ryerson’s School of Journalism resigns mid-semester
by OTR Staffby OTR StaffAssociate chair also resigns amid calls to address racism at the school
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