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UK censorship laws alter free speech

UK censorship laws alter free speech

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 25, 2019

Recently, the U.K. proposed laws that would strictly regulate social media content. The Northern Star Editorial Board asserts that while hate has no place on social media, restricting the capacity of social media is not the solution.A proposal for a set...

Zuckerberg grilled by Congress

By Michael Urbanec | April 16, 2018

DeKALB — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of Congress Tuesday and Wednesday, confirming Facebook user data was collected by a United Kingdom-based analytics firm, Cambridge Analytica.The data was not sold by Facebook to the firm, rather...

Online courses provide tools, difficulties for students

By Felix Sarver | February 8, 2012

Professors who seek to spread their knowledge through online classes may find some obstacles.Though there are various means for college professors to teach online, the courses offered are not necessarily accredited and don't cater to all students' needs.Universities...

Professors talk Facebook privacy

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 5, 2010

With the rise of social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter, people forfeit basic privacy rights to gain "friends." This may leave students vulnerable to not only a damaged reputation, but also online predators and stalking. "Students should...