How the Boy Scouts of America Emphasize Civic Engagement – Food for Thought

Why do we become civically engaged? What purpose do we serve in our own communities, and where does this purpose come from? These are some of the questions that are discussed in Robert Putnam's landmark bestseller Bowling Alone. On page 337, he uses a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville, which reads "it is difficult to …

Bowling Alone, Together – An Editorial

Throughout the past few weeks, we have been discovering more and more reasons as to why there is a decline in social gatherings, community involvement, and overall civic engagement. Many of these particular reasons are discussed openly in this week's blog posts that our classmates have put together. Civic engagement is involved in a relationship …

COVID-Contagion: How Film Can Reflect Our Reality

When we are caught in the middle of a public health crisis, where can we turn to for accessible information? While some people may be willing to stop at the discovery of CDC guidelines for protecting ourselves and our peers, many others are willing to investigate a bit further. As citizens, investigation is conducted through …

Social Media and Civic Engagement Amongst the Youth

Throughout the past decade, American society has seen a dramatic shift in terms of technological advancement, as well as a shift in political discussion. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter are four companies whose products have created a social rift in the way in which we interact with others, and have allowed all of us to …

The Problem With Google Searches

When tragedy strikes, what can we turn to in an effort to place blame? Many people blame forms of entertainment - films, video games, and music that are specifically crafted without intentions of inspiration. Another place of blame could be on our own government as well, and the relaxed mindset that is exhibited when it …

Deciphering Fake News

When we hear the words "fake news" in 2020, our minds often become hijacked by images of a large, orange haired man who spends more time on Twitter than any teenager we have ever met. However, fake news really boils down to something that is beyond unfavorable criticism of our Commander in Chief. According to …