While thousands of applications have a variety of Android and iPhone users to choose from, students at California Baptist University narrowed it down to their top five choices. Apps are arranged in different categories. These include utilities, entertainment, games, news, productivity tools, search tools, social networking, sports, travel and weather. Here are a few suggested [...]
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Spotify: spot-on sensational
What music application combines the social nosiness of Facebook, the freedom of choice of Grooveshark and the naughty thrill of LimeWire, all while modeling iTunes’ accessible online shopping atmosphere? Spotify is the newest addition to the world of music sharing and streaming software. In a world where consumers jump on anything free, Spotify is the [...]
Chapel rule clarification: Cell phones now allowed in chapel on one condition
Students can now bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to chapel due to an unofficial change in the Office of Spiritual Life’s electronics policy. In the past, students that used electronic devices during chapel were targeted with a laser pointer and later received an e-mail notifying them that they would not receive chapel credit. Laser [...]
Facebook gets another face-lift
As people become familiar with Facebook applications and new changes made, there are always improvements and more changes that confuse them. Here are a few of the newest additions introduced by Facebook . CHATTING Facebook organized the chatting features. They launched new messages, which bring together not only chats and messages but also texts and [...]
Google+: Are you in the Circle?
Google is taking over the Internet one creation at a time. In late June of this year, Google began slowly releasing their new social networking service, Google+. However, Google+ was not open to everyone. A user’s access to the site was purely based upon their ability to receive a Google+ invite. Current users that are [...]
Freshmen Find Friends on Facebook
Facebook is not only a great way for current students to socialize, but also a fun and easy way for freshman to connect, California Baptist University found. Steve Neilsen, director of student retention, created a group entitled ‘Freshmen at California Baptist University’ on Facebook in 2010. Prior to utilizing Facebook to connect freshmen, CBU used [...]
Facebook Frenemies
Many of us have “friends” on Facebook and we are not sure why they are our friends. They just are. Well, maybe it is time to do a little cleaning up of your friends list. Whether it be old loves or long lost relatives, there are six types of friends that must be removed. Number [...]
Social Networking Vs. Physical Interaction
There is an undeniable lack of physical interaction that comes with social networking. In some cases, this is a good thing. According to John Pate, assistant professor of communication at California Baptist University, when we have people using Facebook the right way, we are in good shape and it can be a great tool. It [...]
Coupons are for students too
Whether by mail, newspaper, e-mail or Facebook, coupons are the old money savers revamped. It seems everywhere you turn things are more expensive or you are just not making enough dough to keep up with the lifestyle you want or are accustomed to having. Yes, there are sales that will save you money. By searching [...]
CD Extinction
The next time you take a trip to your local Best Buy, take a look at the CD section. You will surely notice how compact the section has become, so much that there are only four sections: hip-hop/R&B, rock, miscellaneous and new releases. If you have a keen eye, you will notice that dispersed among [...]
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