It is easy to become addicted to cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this situation and offers ideas on how to have a healthier relationship with your devices.
OPINION: Policing cell phone use can be detrimental
St. Thomas High School in Pointe-Claire, Canada (located on Montreal’s West Island) has entirely banned phone usage during the school day. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the debate of cell phone use in classrooms is not the main issue.
Imagine a concert without phones or cameras
Why is it that when we are in the presence of our favorite singer or band, we still have our phones in front of our faces, capturing what we could get anytime and ignoring the whole point of a live concert?
Worst germ spots and how to clean them
With cold and flu season starting to pick up again, designer Rachel Habas found some ways to clean some of the worst germ spots.
News in :90 – Oct. 7, 2014
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014.
Study shows sexting is on the rise
According to the Pew Research Center, in 2014, 9 percent of all cell phone owners have sent a sext and 20 percent have received one, which is higher than a 2012 study.
‘Get a warrant’ to search cellphones, Justices say
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that police may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without a search warrant.
Cell phones distract from conversation
While cell phones are great, we are missing out on a lot of important moments. Instead of living behind our phones, let’s use the time we have together wisely.