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GIVE A CRAAP. Filter out unreliable and biased sources by taking these steps.

It’s important to recognize biased media sources

Orion Kim, The Rubicon November 29, 2021
Utilizing tools such as the CRAAP test and checking that the source has minimal bias makes it easy to distinguish between a biased and an unbiased standpoint.
Political discourse dominates the internet. Internet activism and instant party division can be found in every topic covered online.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] It’s not always partisan

RubicOnline Staff September 23, 2020
Activism on the internet blurs the line between social and political issues.

Annie Kristal

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon April 21, 2020
After moving back home from college, screens and Netflix have helped class of 19' alumni Kristal stay away from the constant buzzing of COVID-19 news.
Drawing Credit: Tana Ososki

The inconceivable influence of influencers

Will Schavee, RubicOnline December 10, 2019
The impact that influencers have is not only on their audience but also the marketing industry as well.
THE VENT: Readers should expand media choices to holistically inform personal opinions

THE VENT: Readers should expand media choices to holistically inform personal opinions

Spencer Allen, Columnist November 17, 2016
The narrowing of information and opinion sources for individuals has led to a deep political divide.
Column: Media-fueled public perception prevents progress

Column: Media-fueled public perception prevents progress

Nick Cohen, Columnist February 18, 2014

If one were to look at a map of the United States charting reform, innovation, and collaboration, there would be a stark dichotomy the likes of which has never been seen before. In Silicon Valley, innovation...

Column: Media should show equal worth among human lives

Column: Media should show equal worth among human lives

Nick Cohen, Columnist January 21, 2014

Scrolling through headlines of the New York Times, there is a clear dichotomy of human worth that plagues the minds of countless Americans. “Bombings in Baghdad Kill More Than 2 Dozen Civilians.” “Suicide...

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