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The CovenS4E5 - Social media, the good, the bad, and the ugly

We're back witches, with another magical episode of the Coven Podcast. This week, we're looking at social media and how it can have it negative sides. Social media can be used for a plethora of things, but there are definitely some negative activities that occur. Be prepared, because we talk about some serious topics in this episode of The Coven.



Your phone is probably listening to you

Cell phones today are more powerful than ever and capable of listening in on anything said around them. The apps we use are owned by people who make the bulk of their money from advertisements. 



‘Far Cry 5’ is a gorgeous, entertaining, but slightly bumpy romp through the mountainside

‘Far Cry 5’ manages to break free from the “Ubisoft open-world game” tropes, providing a gameplay experience that stays consistently fresh throughout the entire playthrough. The game may not be perfectly designed, but manages to be fun even during the most frustrating bits. The story and characters also surpass expectations, being very compelling to learn about throughout the journey. Ubisoft continues to nail their stellar presentation as well, this time in a whole new environment. It may be a rocky road at times, but the journey through it is definitely worth the trouble. Hope County is definitely worth the visit for those who’ve either never experienced this type of game before or for those who’ve become burnt out on the open-world genre.




Documenting Docs: 'When Kids Wrote the Headlines'

The short documentary When Kids Wrote the Headlines: The Children’s Express/Y-Press Story details an Indianapolis program that allowed children as young as 10 to work alongside their slightly older peers under the watch of reporters for the Indianapolis Star. 


Standing up to Logan Paul: An interview with ‘Toyooka’ director Jeremy Rubier

While Logan Paul’s videos are so often associated with negativity, Rubier has channeled that negativity into positivity through Toyooka. The rise of vlogs has lowered viewer expectations and caused audiences to accept an environment where their media literacy is left unchallenged. Directors like Rubier who travel the world in hopes to capture beauty and meaning now face difficulty in combating these new lowered standards.