Devices distract: How tech slows learning in class

Look around during any class, and it’s likely that a handful of students will be scrolling on their electronic devices instead of paying attention to the professor who dedicated their time to teach. Throughout my time in college, iPads and laptops have  grabbed the attention of students. Paper worksheets and notebooks morphed into note-taking apps and Word documents. While digital […]

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Weighing the cost of Starbucks coffee

Autumn is upon us. The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing and the Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks has arrived.  Who wouldn’t want to spend $6.99 on a grande Pumpkin Spice Latte? I wouldn’t — along with several other price-conscious customers.  Recipes for homemade lattes are popping up left and right on social media. Videos with titles […]

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