Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4

Staff • April 28, 2023

Biased data exacerbates racial inequalities

Emma Stefanutti • December 26, 2020

One field that has taken advantage of technology’s efficiency and objectivity is the policing and criminal justice system. In recent years, law enforcement has increasingly used big data and AI to ‘predict’ crimes before they occur, according to the National Institute of Justice. This practice is known as predictive policing.

Internet error message prevents students from using Google search engine

Audrey Novinger • December 23, 2019

Students at all four Columbia Public Schools (CPS) high schools received intermittent error messages when using their school-issued laptops through the filtering system iboss to access Google Chrome off of CPS WiFi beginning Nov. 12. 

Young children should be kept away from technology

Inyoung Kim • December 20, 2019

Generation Z is a young generation that grew alongside technology, unlike previous. The generation has and will continue the usage of technology because of their environment, but to what extent?

Machine learning fuels fun, innovation, crime

James Glaser • November 22, 2019

Machine learning is a radical, relatively new technology and we are dealing with all the fun, innovation, trials and tribulations that come with that.

Students struggle with over attachment to smartphones

Katie Whaley • December 16, 2018

Instead of studying for her chemistry test, junior Sam Pokharel was watching “Grey’s Anatomy.” On the surface, the sight of seeing the junior engrossed in the screen of her laptop may bring about...

Libraries strive to serve evolving community needs

Ji-Sung Lee • October 5, 2018

With constantly innovated technologies, re-thinking library spaces is certainly in the near future.

Troubles of a social media centered life

Jordyn Thompson • October 4, 2018

Young adults, especially those still figuring out their identity, can become too obsessed with comparing themselves to others on social media.

Fixing fights over phones isn’t effective

Rachael Erickson • May 9, 2018

Around mid-February, I got into a fight with one of my closest friends. It all happened over Snapchat, after a disappointment-fueled spiral on a bus full of debate kids, illuminated only by red emergency...

Early exposure to technology inhibits development

Nikol Slatinska • March 26, 2018

Despite its prevalence, excessive use of electronics can lead to delayed advancement of interpersonal skills in children.

Student help desk to come to Columbia Public Schools

Grace Dorsey • December 20, 2017

In an upcoming program, students will act as the first-level technology help within each school’s media center. The option will count as a .5 elective credit.

Take paper out with the trash

Katie Whaley • October 12, 2017

This year, school administrators provided each student with personal laptops, a daring move which should be implemented in all aspects of life.