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freedom of expression \ social media \ staff blog
To speak freely, or not to speak freely… that is the question
Americans strongly believe and readily fight for their right to freedom of speech. The Supreme Court has been inundated with cases that involve free speech on the internet and whether or not our First Amendment rights are violated when censorship of any kind occurs online in what we consider to be public forums… our Facebook pages, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.
Catfish \ Manti Te'o \ online scams \ social media \ staff column
COLUMN: Catfishing in America: are you hooked?
The scenario goes as follows. You’ve received a friend request and message from this gorgeous person you’ve never met. She tells you how cute she thinks you are and how much you have in common.
Why did you post that?
Social media has given the world a voice; it has brought us together in ways we could have never imagined. While I will be the first to admit that this is a great thing, more often than not I find myself asking out loud, “Why did they post that?”
ACTA \ federal legislation \ Internet Blackout Day \ PIPA \ social media \ SOPA
Networking sites react to anti-piracy legislation
For one day the world turned black, the world of Wikipedia that is. For 24 hours, the online collaborative encyclopedia that most students turn to as their first step in research shut down its site in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA).
editorial \ featured \ Internet Blackout Day \ PIPA \ social media \ social networking \ SOPA
EDITORIAL: Public voice heard loud and clear via social media
“Stop SOPA! Down with PIPA!” That’s all the fury right now. We can’t turn on the news or go to a favorite search engine without hearing about the SOPA/ PIPA legislation or seeing a stance being taken on a web page.
ACTA \ anti-piracy \ featured \ federal legislation \ Internet Blackout Day \ PIPA \ protest \ social media \ SOPA \ story package
THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA: What’s SOPA With That?
For one day the world turned black, the world of Wikipedia that is. For 24 hours, the online collaborative encyclopedia that most students turn to as their first step in research shut down its site in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA).
censorship \ computer network security \ social media \ survey \ UHCL policies
Students block censorship efforts
Late November Sam Houston State University (SHSU) dropped its proposed social-media policy that would have allowed university administrators editing privileges to all campus-related online accounts.
censorship \ computer security \ editorial \ featured \ social media \ university policies
EDITORIAL: Click dislike for campus restrictions
In this technology-driven society, social media has become the way to connect with friends and family, and to have your voice be heard. But what if the university you attended had the right to control what was said about the institution?
Egyptian uprising \ social media \ Wael Ghonim
SOCIAL MEDIA (R)EVOLUTION
Egyptians have surprised the world with their technological ingenuity, which resulted in the overthrow of a government dictator. The uprising in Egypt is a prime example of youth effectively using social media to bring about social reform.
commentary \ featured \ Internet Blackout Day \ PIPA \ social media \ social networking \ SOPA
COMMENTARY: A night without networking
Twas the night before SOPA, when all through the world,
Not a Wiki was stirring: a panic unfurled.