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February, 2014
Privacy on the internet By Megan Carroll Reporter
So far, social networking is a big part of 2014. Students at TJ are affected by the internet, but some may not realize that there are consequences of using the web inappropriately. There are different social media sites that allow people to express themselves on the web. The media not only lets people connect with one another, but discover different entertainment. “Some people get harassed on Facebook and Twitter over the dumbest things,” said sophomore
Sam Holz. “A lot of us are always on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It is something we all look forward to, from the start of the day, to the last sight before we go to bed.” It is easy for people to share their thoughts,
feelings and information to the world, but they do not have to know everyone who views your information. Specifically teens, do not realize that posting on the internet requires some responsibility. Not only will it affect you, but them. It will al-
By Ikran Ahmed Reporter Music is a big part of students lives here at TJ. Whether it is in a classroom, in the halls, or at lunch. Some teens believe that music helps them concentrate in some classes, others think it could be a huge distraction. When students have their earphones in, teachers think they are
not paying attention in class. It is been proven in an article by Van Thompson that people who listen to music during work have a higher productivity than those who do not. In an education article by Demand Media, “Does Listening To Music While Doing Homework Affect Your Grade In School?,” students who listen to music recall information more efficiently while
they are learning. It is the boost from music that improves moods and gives motivation when they need to learn. Among the students who are struggling in their studies, listening to music might relieve stress and encourage students to keep on studying. “I listen to music with my headphones in when I study,” said junior Jordan Ault. “It’s easier for me to stay concentrated.” A University of Phoenix study advises that listening to music with lyrics could be a distraction. Students who listen to music with lyrics may have difficulty in concentrating and may struggle to recall the information they learned. When reading or writing, trying to process musical lyrics and trying to process
ways follow them due to the fact that it will always be on the internet. When applying any valuable feed to online network, people are risking the chance of experiencing cyber abuse. They can also risk the chance of some people cyber-
Volume 89, Issue 5 stalking. Cyberstalking is a crime in which the attacker harasses a victim using electronic communication. They rely upon the “invisible” advantage of the internet to allow them to stalk someone without being accused or found. It is known as one of the most dangerous out of the three kinds of harassment on the Internet. The more that young people know about the dangerous effects, the better. It could possibly save them a trip of bad experience. “They don’t expect the worse to happen to them, they think the consequences aren’t very bad, that they won’t get in trouble,” said Holz.
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Photo by Kelsi Thurman; Nicholas Mitchell listening to music featuring Erika Woodruff.
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Photo by Kelsi Thurman; Sophie Thron jams out to German tunes.
words in a text book at the same time could make studying a challenge. You may be familiar with the “Mozart Effect”. It is a belief that listening to classical music could improve the intelligence of oneself. Even though Instrumental music cannot
make you smarter, it is relaxing and less distracting than music with lyrics. So the next time you are in class listening to music, experiment! Which music helps you concentrate more? And if the teacher questions your intentions, blame it on science!