Category: COMMUNITY
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The Turmoil of Social Media: How It Impacts Our Mental Health
Social media significantly impacts mental health, with 63% of the global population using it. While some benefit from connection and motivation, many face emotional challenges like inadequacy and FOMO. The issue is particularly severe for youth. Expert advice suggests managing usage and considering a break for better mental wellness.
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Sixers and Flyers Media Professionals Open up about Overcoming Hurdles in Challenging Times
Learn how industry professionals Rob King of the 76ers and Jessie Beer of the Flyers navigate the highs and lows of managing media during challenging times in the professional sports industry.
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Social Media and Our Kids: Navigating the Line between Protection and Privacy
The Social Media Platform Snapchat is increasingly opening doors to crimes that exploit young girls. According to law enforcement statistics, there are an estimated 500,000 online predators each day in chat rooms and instant messaging. Roughly 72% of the youth use Instagram, over half use Facebook and 45% reported being online almost all day long.
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A-Day: DelVal’s Student-Run Fair Weekend
Story by Kaitlyn Brady Video by Bryan Winstead If you’ve heard of DelVal, there is a good chance you’ve heard of A-Day. But, did you know the event is completely student run? The event happens every year in April and spans over a three-day weekend period, but the planning of activities, livestock shows, vendors, food…
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‘It doesn’t matter what you’re doing; when the cows are out, it’s go time.’
In the early morning, Rebecca Worthington discovers her family’s cows have escaped. After a frantic search involving family and local authorities, the cows are sighted and collectively herded back home. Despite the chaos and the missed class, Rebecca reflects on their importance to her family and the supportive community surrounding them.
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DelVal student Meets Baltimore’s “Running Man” Keith Bossier Who Shares Journey of Resilience and Health
By Jordan Strickland / Full360 Reporter I spotted him while driving down North Avenue in my home city of Baltimore — a narrow figure breathing very heavy and drenched in sweat as he was near his end of his daily 20-mile run. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen him. As a kid, my father…