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  • How Young Adults Get Their News and How Programs Like Lemke Respond

    How Young Adults Get Their News and How Programs Like Lemke Respond

    By: Madeline Lowe FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For many young people, staying informed doesn’t begin with a newspaper or television broadcast, today, it typically begins with a scroll. Young adults are redefining how news is consumed in the United States, shifting away from traditional platforms and toward digital and social media sources, according to recent…

  • The effects of “doomscrolling” on students

    The effects of “doomscrolling” on students

    By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The mental health effects of social media have never been more prevalent, exacerbated by the lonely months spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent studies have found that the overuse of social media has a direct correlation to worsening mental health in college students. Now, a new concept is…

  • Social media affecting students’ attention spans

    By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Excessive social media use has been associated with lower attention spans. Social media is one of the biggest contributors to many people’s phone screen times, especially among younger generations. This includes students at college. Despite the fact that social media platforms provide a fun and interesting experience, there…

  • Rise in college students who are micro-influencers

    By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Statistics show nearly 44% of the American population have side jobs. Of that 44%, more than 62% of those people are a part of Gen Z.  College students are taking over the digital atmosphere as micro-influencers and content creators. Students use social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram,…

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