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KANSAN.COM | MONDAY, FEB. 29, 2016
12 is just the beginning
I am a redhead and I just saw like three redheads who didn't seem to know each other all going to the same place and I'm wondering if I should follow
Had a dream that I was looking for the broccoli I bought today, but there was so much wine in the fridge, I couldn't find the food. What does this mean?
I went through my kitchen to get to class today, where's my shoutout Kasich?
I take my Coors Light on the rocks
Editor's Note: You dreamed a dream of time gone by, when hope was high and life worth living.
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I didnt miss my parents til senior year, thanks mom and dad
No matter how hard you try, it's impossible to raise your GPA in college
Just saw a video of my SCM professor setting an American Record in the deadlift - #badass
Saw my crush today. All I could think in my head was: hot damn, hot damn, hot.
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Hopefully tomorrow Leo and I won't have the same number of Oscars.
Can you even graduate college if you haven't thrown up from drinking before 9 pm?
Monday marks 75 more days until commencement.
Editor's Note: Stop reminding us...
Leo and Kate Winslet walked the red carpet together. #theyneverletgo
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RYAN LISTON
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Last Thursday, Apple refused a court order that would require the company to help the FBI gain access to one of the San Bernardino shooters' phones. In its open letter to customers, Apple claims that fulfilling the FBI's request would entail creating an operating system that would open up a "backdoor." Apple says the government or hackers could exploit the backdoor to gain access to other iPhones.
If Apple's claims are correct and it can only access the phone by making all iPhones less secure, then the company should not be forced to comply with the FBI. However, if there is an alternative way to open the singular phone, which the FBI thinks there is, then I believe Apple has a responsibility to help in this case.
Apple's argument that unlocking the shooter's phone would endanger the security of all other iPhones should be a concern to everyone. People who own smartphones often store personal information on their phone, such as banking information, health records and passwords.
Increasing the vulnerability of all iPhones could have serious consequences for innocent people. Hackers could find ways to exploit the backdoor, steal people's money and undermine people's personal security.
Lawenforcement could also
potentially use the technology to gather data from phones in their possession and violate a person's Fifth Amendment rights, specifically the right to avoid self-incrimination.
Gaining access to the shooter's phone could help combat terrorism or it could turn out to be insignificant. Without access to the phone, the government is limited in the knowledge it has regarding the case. Data that Apple has access to has already been turned over to the FBI, but there could be some information left on the phone that is unreachable without unlocking it.
Apple's main priority should be protecting its customers' valuable information from any potential threats. Apple should not endanger its customers by reducing security features on its products. If the company can work with the FBI to determine the passcode to the shooter's phone without any risk to other people's privacy, then that's what Apple should do.
The FBI says it only wants to unlock the shooter's phone and will not want to use any technology Apple creates for this case in other cases. If the FBI can prove to Apple that it will not abuse the technology by coming to some form of compromise with the company, then Apple should do its best to work with the FBI.
Ultimately, I believe Apple and the FBI should discuss the feasibility of unlocking this one phone without causing any form of collateral damage to other iPhone users. The shooters lost their right to privacy because of the crimes they committed, but the rest of the country should not have to bear the burden of their punishments.
Ryan Liston is a freshman from Lawrence studying journalism.
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Social media and apps can impact health positively
> RACHEL GONZALES
@Rachellnoel
Social media is often criticized as having a negative impact on the health of its users because of issues such as body image and self-criticism. Constant exposure to unrealistic ideals and the competition for "likes" and "followers" can certainly affect self identity and self esteem.
However, there are several ways in which the use of social media can—and has—positively impacted health and fitness. When approached with the right mindset, apps and social media can be inspirational and informational when it comes to health.
at the gym or recipes for a healthy dinner has never been easier. Social media also allows us to share that information.A study by Media Bistro suggests more than 40% of consumers say information found via social media affects the way they deal with their health.
The internet gives people access to an endless stream of information. Finding workouts to do
Because there is so much information about health, it is important that people look at the information they come across with a critical eye. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bad advice on social media. But if one is disciplined enough to seek out the best, the access social media gives to information is a great tool to use in improving one's health.
Social media also presents an opportunity for users to connect with like-minded people. Building community is good for mental as well as physical health.
"Many people have found weight loss success and healthy communities [on social media]" said Lizzie Fuhr, associate fitness editor at Popsugar in a 2013 article.
The motivation that
can come from social media is perhaps its most impactful benefit. People are more likely to try a yoga class if they see all their friends posting about doing the same. "Food Porn" is an excellent way to get inspired to eat healthy.
Apps and social media also aid health by making it easier to track progress. According to a Research 2 Guidance report, more than 40,000 health apps exist today. Apps allow us to keep track of data, and therefore to keep track of progress. MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal are just a couple examples.
The more we know about health, the healthier we can be. The more connected one can be to healthy lifestyles, the more likely they are to live a healthy lifestyle. When more motivation to be healthy is available, more people will be motivated to be healthy. Social media promotes access and connection to health.
Rachel Gonzales is a Junior from Fort Collins Colorado studying journalism and sociology
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