Jasmine Jones
newsMay 4, 2022
Underage users on Grindr: The importance of community for LGBTQ+ youthScroll through the Grindr app in Cape Girardeau, and almost half of the profiles will show dark, faceless screens. Switch the location to Washington D.C., St. Louis or Chicago, and suddenly, faces begin to fill the boxes. It’s a phenomenon two SEMO Grindr users poi...
newsMay 4, 2022
The Re-Download: Behind the vicious cycle of deleting and redownloading dating appsIt seems like everyone is on a dating app or in the process of deleting a dating app. Especially on college campuses, apps such as Tinder and Bumble are popular ways to connect with other students, and this popularity only continues to rise. 
newsMarch 30, 2022
SGA discusses tuition changes and SAC replacement, approves funding requestThe Student Government Association (SGA) March 28 meeting included a discussion on tuition and budget changes from a guest speaker, four funding requests from student organizations and the introduction of a new organization to temporarily replace Student Activities...
opinionMarch 20, 2022
Logging off: Relying on phones and Google to surviveEverything in Times Square is the best: the best in the city, the best in the country, the best in the world. I don’t know how it’s possible, but every pizzeria on the block is labeled New York City’s best. There are so many “best” pizza places, the only way to dis...
entertainmentMarch 7, 2022
Grief and trauma: what they are, how to support yourself and othersAfter a loss or tragic event, grief and trauma become part of an individual’s reality. These emotions shape everyday life and can feel isolating. Building a better understanding of these emotions can help individuals navigate their own grief, as well as learn how t...
opinionMarch 7, 2022
Logging off: The beauty of boredomI love waiting.
Waiting in line at Starbucks. Waiting for class to start. Waiting in the car to arrive at my destination. I’m not being sarcastic; I truly love these moments. They provide a space to breathe in my schedule. A space to simply be a person in the w...
opinionFebruary 27, 2022
Logging off: Creating a “no notifications” zoneMy uncle owns a cabin in the mountains. It’s nestled against a hill on a beautiful piece of ranch land.There’s a stable with horses and a long front porch for watching the sunrise or staring at the Milky Way. The interior is filled with cozy couches, breakfast nook...
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