The Marquette Journal

Chat-roulette – how dangerous is the IM/Web-cam combo social media site?

In a country that values free speech, Americans often forget there are places where speaking one’s mind is a matter of paying attention to officials who mind those who speak.
The first amendment of the Constitution says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the [...]

In an age where the computer is king, we rely on electronic aid at every turn. The speed and efficiency of the cyber realm is uncontested, so it’s no surprise that it has become the main weapon in the quest to clarify even the most daunting of life’s challenges. Dorm selection is no exception.
As most [...]

When a phone, a computer and a pen aren’t enough to communicate, you’re part of a technological transformation.
For many students, a life without Internet would be incomprehensible; a tragedy perhaps equal to being forced to watch all three “High School Musical” movies in succession.
The Internet is something students utilize nearly every hour of every [...]

You are really important.
Yes, you are awesome. Brilliant, a genius, a poet for the ages. Every thought you have is so original, so witty and interesting and relevant that it should probably be shared with the rest of the world.
This is why you need Twitter.
Twitter is an online service for the narcissists, the self-important philosophers [...]

Like most, I’ve developed a morning routine. After hitting my snooze two, maybe three times, I stumble out of bed, grab my coffee and take a seat at my computer. Before I can officially start the day, I must find the appropriate playlist that corresponds with my constantly fluctuating mood. More often than not, I [...]

When students travel to college, they usually bring tools to help further their education, including books, calculators and arguably the most popular, computers. Whether they are laptops or desktops, computers are an extremely handy resource. Students utilize them for basic tasks such as word processing, research, browsing the Internet and communicating via e-mail or other [...]