Technology is one of the biggest distractions in life. New tech products are created every day, and people have come to depend on them. Columnist Maddie Peters argues that the consequences of technology can have devastating impacts on a student’s learning and academic performance.
News in :90 – April 6, 2018
Michael Laurence Campbell is sentenced, Minneapolis is selected as one of 22 U.S. cities to take part a year-long effort to see how technology can improve transportation, and USG starts a new committee. Reporter Charile Siddons has today’s News in :90.
Scam emails surge, ITS warns: ‘do not click the link’
In a surge of phishing scams, hackers have compromised the private information of about 430 St. Thomas email accounts, according to Information Technology Services.
St. Thomas sophomore launches app to combine social media accounts
St. Thomas sophomore Daniel Everist has successfully launched Sprouter, an app that allows people to add each other on social media all at once.
New space blends education and technology
This fall, students and faculty will have the opportunity to experience the new St. Thomas E-Learning And Research center located on the lower level of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library.
Increased bandwith, tech improvements coming to St. Thomas
Information Technology Services, formerly known as IRT, has seen many changes during the past year seeking to improve in ways that benefit the campus community.
Unplugged for a day
Columnist Letizia Mariani goes without her phone for a day and writes about her experience.
Life-changing apps
Designer Kelly Olson examines life-changing apps.
Technology helps professors hone lectures
St. Thomas faculty members are testing out a new device called the Swivl which allows professors to record themselves teaching and reflect on their classroom practices.
Couples use technology to maintain long-distance relationships
According to St. Thomas professor Carol Bruess the use of technology has made it easier for individuals to make long-distance relationships work.
Cell phone use linked to emotional, physical risks
Cell phones may be convenient, but research suggests they could bring emotional and physical risk along with their use.
Sullivan: entrepreneurs, technology creators to remain in demand
President Julie Sullivan was the keynote speaker at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s meeting.
Kids’ tech obsession: balancing learn and play
Columnist Anne Gaslin says the youth of our generation faces a burden in dealing with all facets of a technology-obsessed culture.
Trading technology for the world
Columnist Baihly Warfield was never without her phone, but when she left for Semester at Sea, she discovered a more meaningful kind of connection.
Target: Customers’ encrypted PINs were stolen
Target said Friday that debit-card PINs were among the financial information stolen from millions of customers who shopped at the retailer earlier this month.