by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
On my way back from a spring break trip to New Orleans, I listened to an NPR podcast that was all about screens and the way social media enables us to capture and display memories in a timeless nature. Photos from 5 years ago pop up on our newsfeeds, and friends tend...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
Sometimes normal prose can’t convey the kind of emotion that poetry can so I decided to make this post a bit experimental in nature. After binging every episode of Black Mirror over winter break, I began thinking about how my relationship with digital technology is...
by I'm First Administrator
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Feb.4th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on Twitter to ask questions and share answers on important...
by I'm First Administrator
Are you currently in high school or in college and have an inspiring, uplifting or even funny story related to being a first-generation student? Tell us in haiku form! We’re launching a social media contest and want to hear from you! Below are the quick and...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
“Hel…” My attempt at a “hello” was immediately intersected, and I bit my tongue when I realized what was happening. “Well the Virginia Film Festival is about to get underway in November, but the application process is open now for the 12th annual Adrenaline Film...
