Social Media

Read: Perry High School Shooter Sent Discord Messages Minutes Before Attack

Perry High School Shooter Sent Discord Messages Minutes Before Attack

The shooter wrote he was “gearing up” in the bathroom and used a racial slur minutes before the deadly shooting.

Read: The Impact of Holiday Breaks on Youth Behavior, Online Safety and Mental Health

The Impact of Holiday Breaks on Youth Behavior, Online Safety and Mental Health

During holiday breaks, students who lack healthy connections to responsible adults may be vulnerable to negative influences, particularly those promoting worrisome online behavior.

Read: UNLV Shooting Misinformation Highlights Need for Effective Campus Emergency Notification Strategies

UNLV Shooting Misinformation Highlights Need for Effective Campus Emergency Notification Strategies

These nine best practices will help your college battle the flood of misinformation that often follows school shootings.

Read: Violent Online Groups Extort Minors to Self-Harm and Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material

Violent Online Groups Extort Minors to Self-Harm and Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material

The groups target minors between the ages of 8 and 17 years old, especially LGBTQ+ youth, racial minorities, and those struggling with mental health issues.

Read: 10 Ways Parents Can Keep Kids Safe Online and Resources for Educators

10 Ways Parents Can Keep Kids Safe Online and Resources for Educators

Although most children spend the majority of their weekdays at school, much of their technology usage is done outside of school hours, oftentimes at home.

Read: Chabot Elementary School Evacuated After Racially Motivated Threat

Chabot Elementary School Evacuated After Racially Motivated Threat

Chabot Elementary School principal said the threat was in response to a social event held for BIPOC families on Saturday.

Read: Texas Professors Sue Abbott Over TikTok Ban at Public Universities

Texas Professors Sue Abbott Over TikTok Ban at Public Universities

Governor Greg Abbott banned TikTok on state-owned or issued devices for employees in state agencies, including state university systems.

Read: Surgeon General Warns of Social Media Impact on Youth Mental Health

Surgeon General Warns of Social Media Impact on Youth Mental Health

The advisory says social media may cause body image issues, affect eating behaviors and sleep quality, and lead to social comparison and low self-esteem.

Read: Stalking on Campus: A Silent Epidemic

Stalking on Campus: A Silent Epidemic

The first steps to combating stalking include taking it seriously, having an appropriate policy, and training campus personnel how to respond.

Read: ‘Borg’ TikTok Drinking Trend Send Dozens of UMass Students to Hospital

‘Borg’ TikTok Drinking Trend Send Dozens of UMass Students to Hospital

The UMass Amherst students were participating in unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day celebrations dubbed “Blarney Blowout.”

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