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On Researching (Metaphorical) Whales (AKA How to Use the Archives)
The title of this article may have caused you to raise an eyebrow. As it may suggest, I’m not talking about researching actual whales,...
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Heather
- Nov 28, 2023
- 6 min
A Brief Delve Into Google Sheets
Graphic Designer: me For a lot of people Google Sheets might look like a simple enough tool. You have a spreadsheet of cells, you can...
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Heather
- Nov 14, 2023
- 6 min
A Brief History of Whitman's Planetarium
Graphic designer: Heather Whitman College is a place filled with names, with places like the residence halls, Maxey, Penrose, Reid, and...
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Heather
- Nov 9, 2023
- 5 min
Hard Drives: How Come Silicon Remembers?
How do transistors work, and why are they so important? How do cameras work? Or in this first article’s case, how come silicon remembers?
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Catelyn Clevenger
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
Sleep and Technology: Is Technology The Villain?
Editor: Heather Romero Michel. Graphic Designer: Clara Crandall. Do any of these problems sound familiar to you? Sleeping less than 7...
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sunc00
- Oct 31, 2023
- 4 min
Try This Video Game 1: Costume Quest
School can be a stressful time, and it can be hard to wind down and have fun. I hope these video games can help relieve stress and help...
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Carlos Munoz
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
File Management: Your Guide to College Success
Welcome, brave scholars, to the ultimate academic adventure! College life is a thrilling whirlwind of quests and challenges, where each...
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Carlos Munoz
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
From the Dorm Room to the Boardroom: How Machine Learning Will Propagate Marginalization
Coded Bias explores the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini’s discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 1 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Modules
In the realm of academia, miscommunication stands as a leading source of conflicts between professors and students. Therefore, it is...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 1 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Notifications
Canvas email notifications are a mixed bag for me. On one hand, they can be quite infuriating, but on the other, they've been a lifesaver...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Dashboard
When you initially log into Canvas, I assure you, it can be as overwhelming as any new website. It's a barrage of colors, images, and...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Grades
Grades can be both a student's ally and adversary in the world of college education. We yearn to know them, to catch a glimpse of how...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Email Inbox
If you were to inquire with any upperclassmen about the Canvas Email feature, there's a good chance they either have no idea it exists or...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Discussions
I have a strong aversion to discussion boards, and if you haven't experienced it already, you're likely to share my sentiment very soon....
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Calendar
Whether or not your professor actually utilizes the Canvas calendar can be quite a coin toss; however, if they do, it's arguably one of...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Assignments and Submissions
For many classes, Canvas serves as the primary tool for submitting and reviewing assignments. In relevant courses, you will find an...
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Charlotte Elliott
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Canvas: Accessible Files
I assure you, this mini-essay is not just a personal vendetta. One of the drawbacks of Canvas is that it can turn into a black hole for...
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David Sprunger
- Oct 18, 2023
- 2 min
Critical Digital Tools and You
The main point of "critical digital tools" is simple: When you're part of any organization, like Whitman College, it's your job to know...
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David Sprunger
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
What are Critical Digital Tools, really?
At the heart of it all, Critical Digital Tools (CDTs) are basically those special apps and platforms that organizations rely on. But if...
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David Sprunger
- Oct 16, 2023
- 3 min
Learning Critical Digital Tools
Discovering the Critical Digital Tools (CDTs)your organization utilizes, understanding the social norms associated with their use, and...
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