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Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike

Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid an anti-government labour strike. The central African country's media regulator (HAC) on Tuesday announced "the immediate suspension

Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

Tuning Out of Politics Isn't an Option

As political polarization intensifies across social media and on college campuses, many students are disengaging — not because they don’t care, but because they feel overwhelmed by the noise. When keeping up with national politics feels more exhausting than empowering, civic engagement offers students a way to remain politically present

Has Social Media Ruined Dating?

Has Social Media Ruined Dating?

The magic of meeting someone in the wild and falling head over heels has been replaced by dating apps and social media. In today’s media landscape, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are using social media in a kind and thoughtful way. Social media has become a

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

MSU students are reporting mixed reactions towards Canvas, the University’s new learning-management system. Some cite confusion over assignment accessibility while others appreciate features the old system Desire2Learn (D2L) didn’t offer. The Montana University System (MUS) selected Canvas after a vetting process that began in November 2021. The

MSU students display a mix of emotions after Charlie Kirk’s death

Right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem last Wednesday during an outdoor ‘Prove Me Wrong’ debate. Within minutes of it taking place, a graphic video of the assassination was disseminated across social media platforms. Kirk had just started his “American

Yes, it's actually happening: ESPN College GameDay is coming to Bozeman for the Brawl of the Wild

Yes, it's actually happening: ESPN College GameDay is coming to Bozeman for the Brawl of the Wild

An all-out blitz of social media fanfare from MSU Athletics, the Big Sky Conference, fans, President Cruzado and even U.S. senators struck gold on Sunday: ESPN College GameDay announced it is coming to Bozeman this weekend for the Brawl of the Wild. The pre-game college football show

2021 MSU Giving Day

More than $340,000 was raised for campus organizations on MSU’s third annual Giving Day, hosted on Thursday, Feb. 17, and Friday, Feb. 18. The 29-hour online campaign aimed to raise money for multiple programs, causes and groups. There were a total of 55 projects and groups registered