In today’s modern era of dating, using online applications tend to be par for the course. Many people have used services such as Tinder or Bumble. There are also very niche apps like Christian Mingle and Farmers Only. In short, there are dating apps for all types of people. Even…
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Use Tumblr for entertainment, not for news
When controversial news is being discussed in the college setting, a lot of the time there is some great discourse. During this discourse, however, you have to have some substance and evidence. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve heard people use what they saw on Tumblr as part…
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NPR news app broadens the provider’s spectrum, stays true to its radio roots
Think of National Public Radio (NPR) and maybe one of two things pop into your head: you’re either a listener and think of people like Robert Siegel, or you think about a famous SNL skit parodying it. Either way, one thing is constant: radio. So what would an iPad app…
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Useful apps that didn’t come with your iPad
The Jewellverse initiative gives every William Jewell student the unique opportunity to possess and utilize uniform technology on campus. However, some may be using their iPads more effectively than others. While some apps are more fun than practical, others I couldn’t imagine going to class without. These are the following apps…
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Snapchat “Discover” is fresh and reliable for news
Snapchat’s update last month gave us the “Discover” feature, which has made news reading available directly on the app. This feature, found by clicking a small circle at the top right of the “Stories” screen, includes news outlets such as CNN, Yahoo! News and ESPN. Popular culture magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Daily…
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Use third-party apps to maximize your Twitter experience
We know Twitter for trending tributes to the Super Bowl Halftime Show “Left Shark” and replacing band names with the word pancake; but, we would be limiting its potential if we did not recognize this social media platform for its news potential. Done right, Twitter can get a busy Jewell student…
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The Circle of 6 app is a one-click key to college student safety
Trekking up the Sahara stairs under the dim lights after a middle-of-the-night QT run. Being invited to a party with that person you kind of know at the person’s apartment you sort of remember meeting once in a neighborhood you’re pretty sure is nearby. Having to walk home after realizing…
Read MorePolitico’s app will keep you current, but articles are hard to share
I often refer to American politics as my favorite soap opera. There always seems to be endless amounts of drama, and keeping up with every spectacle on Capitol Hill can be tiring. I gave up on TV long ago as a source for my news and have moved to web…
Read More“Skimmin” app provides quick and reliable news
Skimmin app provides a 325-character summary of that day’s major news stories. The app is free and available for iPhone, iPad and Android. I do my best to stay informed. I really try. Sometimes, though, those foreignpolicy.com emails get deleted, the glut of Jewell Political Science Facebook posts go ignored and websites…
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