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OPINION: Policing cell phone use can be detrimental

Posted on October 16, 2019

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

Posted on September 5, 2017September 8, 2017

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

Posted on March 1, 2015

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

Posted on October 7, 2014

This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014.

Study shows sexting is on the rise

Posted on September 18, 2014

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

Posted on June 25, 2014June 26, 2014

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

Posted on November 10, 2013November 11, 2013

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.

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