KYLIEBYTES: ‘Zoombombing’ is the newest cyber attack. Was Sac State prepared?
March 31, 2020
I’m Kylie Robison and this is KYLIEBYTES, a column where I talk about technology and its impact on society. Follow me on Twitter @kylie_robison for more. Zoom has become a household name overnight, with schools and businesses across the country implementing this new technology in the face of a serious pand...
KYLIEBYTES: ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is here to save you from isolation
March 25, 2020
I’m Kylie Robison and this is KYLIEBYTES, a column where I talk about technology and its impact on society. Follow me on Twitter @kylie_robison for more. Nintendo released the much anticipated “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” on Friday amid a global pandemic and somehow, I already owe Tom Nook 98,000 b...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: The art of not feeling good enough
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2020
A jawn. Pronounced jôn. Noun. A person, place, thing, or event that doesn’t need a specific name. An indescribable, but memorable entity. I’m Shiavon and this is Shiavon’s Jawn. (If these two words don’t rhyme, then you’re saying my name wrong.) Have you ever felt not good enough? I do...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: ‘Ready to Die’ or ‘Life After Death?’
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2020
A jawn. Pronounced jôn. Noun. A person, place, thing, or event that doesn’t need a specific name. An indescribable, but memorable entity. I’m Shiavon and this is Shiavon’s Jawn. (If these two words don’t rhyme, then you’re saying my name wrong.) I kept calling turning 24 my “Kobe yea...
KYLIEBYTES: Are your smartphones spreading the coronavirus?
March 12, 2020
I’m Kylie Robison and this is KYLIEBYTES, a column where I talk about technology and its impact on society. Follow me on Twitter @kylie_robison for more. The coronavirus panic seems to be more infectious than the disease itself. With school closures, shifts to online instruction, and a lot of empt...
IN THE EAT OF THE MOMENT: Going to Disneyland soon? Try these 10 Treats!
March 3, 2020
Before your Disneyland trip, it’s important to know that you’re going to spend a lot of the money on food. That’s why it's helpful to identify what you really want to try so you can avoid wasting your money on things that don’t live up to your expectations. If you happen to be taking a trip ...
KYLIEBYTES: Is your data safe on TikTok?
February 19, 2020
If TikTok makes you feel old, you’re not alone. I’m still slightly confused about the whole craze. It’s only been a couple years since I was making Vines with my friends at the mall, so everyone please, give me a second to comprehend this one. TikTok has everything from cringey lip-syncs to nail-biting, cin...
COLUMN: How toxic tech culture failed the democratic process (again)
February 6, 2020
This year, the Democratic Party attempted to implement a new voting technology for the Iowa Caucuses in the form of an app. The app was supposed to show the votes as the precinct chairs reported them. This caucus is notable because out of the last nine Democratic caucuses, Iowa has voted for the event...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: Torn between mourning a superhero and being an ally
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion Editor
January 27, 2020
A jawn. Pronounced jôn. Noun. A person, place, thing, or event that doesn’t need a specific name. An indescribable, but memorable entity. I’m Shiavon and this is Shiavon’s Jawn. (If these two words don’t rhyme, then you’re saying my name wrong.) Growing up, I watched Laker games with m...
SHIAVON’S JAWN: I’m a reluctant feminist — here’s why
Shiavon Chatman, Opinion Editor
January 23, 2020
This year marks the 100th anniversary of when women got the right to vote. Women’s Suffrage sought to reform federal laws that excluded women from exercising their right to vote. This was a huge step in feminism. White feminism that is. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were...
