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My online obsession

Written on October 23, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

I became addicted to social media in grade four. At first, the attraction was talking to my friends outside of school without having to ask my parents. And since I’m being honest, that quickly developed into being able to talk to my first boyfriend without their watchful eyes. Looking back now,...

Top Queen’s Instagrams

Written on October 6, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to shake up your Instagram newsfeed or keep updated on local events and trends, Queen’s Instagrams have got you covered. To follow are the top Queen’s accounts to follow for the most artsy and entertaining photos, updates, and more. A photo posted by Agnes Etherington Art...

Filtered to perfection

Written on June 30, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

When I first got Tinder, a friend gave me some advice to help me master the art. She said I need: “A party photo to look cool, a travel photo to look interesting and a selfie to look hot, obviously.” Obviously. Whether it’s through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Tinder, social media platforms give...

YikYak on right track

Written on January 23, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

“Overheard is dead,” the Journal’s Production Manager Sam Koebrich proclaimed in a signed editorial published on Sept. 24. Attacking the popular Facebook group Overheard at Queen’s, his statements caused quite a stir on campus and many took him to task. Since September, strange new stirrings have...

The social media underbelly at Queen's

Written on August 7, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

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Ask before you tinker, Facebook

Written on July 29, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Whether or not it was technically legal, Facebook didn’t do good by their users when they conducted a recently released study. Researchers at Facebook published a paper last month revealing that they had manipulated the newsfeeds of over half a million of their users, by changing the number of positive...

Exploring both sides of Instagram fame

Written on May 27, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

At first, Mike Lindle thought Instagram was pointless. Sixteen months, 10,213 followers and 573 posts later, he has Instagram to thank for his newfound interest in amateur photography. Lindle is what one may call “Instafamous” — a self-made micro-celebrity grouped among the ranks of butt-selfie queen...

Neknominations are flawed

Written on February 13, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

While it’s true that the Neknomination trend encourages binge drinking and other dangerous behaviour to a small degree, more importantly, it raises other questions about the priorities of those who participate. Neknomination participants post a video of an alcohol-related stunt to social media and...

Let the games begin

Written on February 7, 2014. Posted in Features.

You’re not the only one wondering what time to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies. Olympic marathon runner and Queen’s alumnus Dylan Wykes will be watching from his current home in British Columbia — 12 time zones behind Sochi, Russia. “We were just trying to figure out when things would be on,”...

The social market

Written on November 15, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

To create a relatable rapport with customers, business can take the leap to social media. With the right leveraging of social media, small businesses can use online conversation and interaction to boost their marketability. The student-run Tricolour Outlet capitalizes on their online presence by marketing...

Police to take preventative measures for Homecoming weekend

Written on October 1, 2013. Posted in News.

The Kingston Police Force (KPF) is taking a preventative approach to this year’s Homecoming celebrations, with a special focus on using social media. Steve Koopman, media relations officer for the KPF, said that the police will monitor events in the areas around campus, football games and on social...

Online font for hashtag savant

Written on June 23, 2013. Posted in Sports.

Just like his team, Chris Lund is pesky. In two short years, the Queen’s graduate has gone from student blogger to content producer for the Ottawa Senators, landing a string of coveted sports media jobs along the way. Since January, he’s provided daily analysis on the Senators’ website and oversees...

Men Can Pin, Too.

Written on March 11, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Pinterest is a phenomenon that some love, while others not so much. Recently it seems that a lot of attention has been surrounding whether or not the website is too gender exclusive, focusing on what’s stereotypically deemed as “women’s interests.” Many argue that men...

Friends, photos and an instant filter

Written on January 29, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

When Rayna Edels downloaded Instagram she thought, like most apps, it would fade out. But it didn’t. As of Sept. 2012, the photo-sharing app has garnered over 100 million users, some of who dub themselves “Instagrammers.” A year after downloading the app, Edels, ArtSci ’15, considers herself one. “When...

Gaels Twitter All-Stars

Written on January 11, 2013. Posted in Sports.

More and more Gaels personalities are joining twitter. We’ve selected the top ones.

Pinterest makes progress

Written on March 30, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

Social media site Pinterest adjusted its Terms of Service to ban all content that encourages self-harm and self-abuse. The March 23 announcement follows a similar move from Tumblr in February. It’s a change targeted at thinspo boards — thinspiration includes photos, notes and mottos that encourage...

Less than friends

Written on October 28, 2011. Posted in Editorials.

Facebook allows us to reconnect with old friends, maintain long-distance relationships and post ridiculous comments on our roommates’ walls — even if they’re sitting only two feet away. It’s also a place where endless hours are wasted sifting through album after album of friends’ photos. When you...

Free to friend profs

Written on October 21, 2011. Posted in Editorials.

Given the ubiquity of social media, it’s only a matter of time before students start to friend, follow or otherwise subscribe to their professors. An Oct. 18 Maclean’s article outlines prescriptions for student-instructor relationships online. Though there aren’t official rules in place, social media...

Heavy weight of words

Written on September 23, 2011. Posted in Editorials.

Many offensive slurs that are posted online are perceived as just jokes, according to an article in the Globe and Mail on Tuesday, Sept. 20. A poll conducted by the Associated Press and MTV showed that 71 per cent of those surveyed claimed they’re more likely to encounter slurs and derogatory remarks...

Rules of digital engagement

Written on June 28, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

We’re all guilty of allowing ourselves to be held hostage by smartphones, Facebook and Twitter. It’s a sad reality that social media and the ever-present devices of digital culture prevent us from real-life socializing. If we accept that we’re willing to be slaves to social media, then knowing the...

Digital shadows

Written on May 31, 2011. Posted in Editorials.

As we tweet, comment, like and post on walls, a shadowy digital version of us is compiled in cyberspace. It’s a virtual copy of ourselves with an appearance, personality and lifestyle. It’s similar to the Jim Carrey movie, The Truman Show. We’re creating that Truman who’s being observed, analyzed...

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