social media

By Emma Shular Buskers are increasingly realizing that social media handles are the new calling card. Many are working to build an online presence to earn recognition as professional artists and eventually get signed by a record label.…

By Meg McLachlan According to the National Initiatives for Eating Disorders in Canada (NIEDC), one in 10 Canadians with an eating disorder, will die from their illness. Langara Voice reporter Meg McLachlan speaks to Gaya Murthy, a…

By Tyson Burrows Langara second-year business management student Kordan Do tries to avoid social media when it comes to the news. Social media websites like Twitter has begun marking claims of election fraud as disputed in an attempt…

Students are urged to be mindful of their social media footprint as employers may screen them for future jobs, said the chair of Langara’s co-op and career development centre.

Reported by Lindsey Lloyd As the #MeToo movement continues to grow online, one sociologist said hashtags may not be enough. The social media campaign arose to recognize sexual assault victims in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein…

Many Langara students tend to feel displaced without their smartphone and Dan Nykon, the assistant department chair of psychology, thinks they may be missing out on real-life interactions. Technology interferes with real-life interaction…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5J1VjLICQE Hackers are more sophisticated than ever, and that is why students should be extra cautious about their web safety, said Lauren Wood, a speaker at a computer tech meetup held last Friday at…

The music industry is better than ever for newcomers, according to Langara instructor Brian Thompson. The 22-year veteran of the music industry, who teaches a music business course, said the age of social media provides opportunities to…

The Langara Toastmasters and the Foodie Club are two of the newest clubs at Langara College, and each are offering unique experiences for students. The Langara Toastmasters Club is looking to help people improve their public speaking and…

“Inbox us your most heartfelt, disgusting, hilarious, filthy and embarrassing confessions from Langara!” That is what the new "Langara Confessions" Facebook page reads. The page asks individuals to send their “confessions” via private…