Monthly Archives: March 2019

February has been a month full of new adventures and new opportunities! I have gotten settled back into school mode, and it feels good to have a routine again. At the beginning of February, I celebrated my birthday—which, as a … Continue reading →

My mom and my uncle both attended Longwood (back when it was a college and not a university). This means that two of my grandmother’s three children were attending the same school, and she consequently felt compelled to get some … Continue reading →

Everyday we face decisions, but how can we tell if something we do is ethical? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term ethics as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. In this … Continue reading →

Social media gives people the chance to create a new identity, or express their current one. It is an outlet to show all and tell all, so why would it not be okay for, let’s say, employers to go searching … Continue reading →

As a student-athlete at Longwood University myself, I thought it would be interesting to investigate the ethics of coaches monitoring athletes’ various social media accounts.  Some may say that it is a good thing for coaches to monitor these pages, as … Continue reading →

Ethical dilemmas are faced every day- especially on social media. Is it ethical to use profanity on social media? People grow up with a certain view of curse words. They may have grown up with parents that think it is … Continue reading →

As years goes by, social media is becoming a prominent space for individuals to connect with one another. The virtual space is now being used in classrooms. For example, many teachers use Facebook and Interest for class assignments. Social media … Continue reading →

Imagine you play field hockey for your high school team. The team has had an undefeated season and are now going to the championships. Your team has worked so hard for this and every practice counts. As the game gets … Continue reading →