Social networking helps Campbell stay informed

My generation was brought into the world during the major development of technology. Computers became stronger and faster and new technological instruments were made. The ability to access the Internet on a smartphone anywhere in the world is mind-blowing, considering the state of technology 10 years ago. Social networking has been a mainstream activity since 2004, when Facebook was created. The use of a social networking site has grown into so much more than a website for personal gain, as websites are now used for getting across important information, and sometimes even emergencies. Companies have been using social networking sites to produce advertisements and celebrities use them to gain fans, but how have schools and towns been using them? As Hurricane Sandy approached the eastern part of the country last Sunday, my news feed on Facebook was overloaded with “statuses” about it. Without even having to put the television on or listen to the radio, I was already informed about all of the information on the storm and when and how hard it was going to hit. The next question that approached a lot of young minds was whether school was still on for the next day, but that question was easily answered by the Campbell High School Facebook page and the town of Litchfield’s Facebook/Twitter page. But Facebook isn’t only used for information like that, as each Campbell class has its own page on this social networking site. This gives class officers the ability to let students know news around the school. As an example, I’m part of the Class of 2013, and I was able to view the last status posted by President Josh Flynn about class T-shirts and class dues.