Campus Viewpoint: Cell Phones

Interviews and Photos by Jessica Vasquez, Photogrpaher

Do you think mobile devices prevent us from connecting with the people around us?

 

 

Viewpoint_Mobile-Colin_Wade
“Yes, because some people don’t pay attention to their family or friends when they are together. It distracts people from some important things in life — even school.” — Colin Wade

 

 

Viewpoint_Mobile-Keith_Foley
“Yes, nowadays, I think there are a lot less genuine conversations between people. I’ve seen people texting each other from across the table instead of just talking. Even something as simple and nice as a well-thought-out letter is lost. — Keith Foley

 

Viewpoint_Mobile-Dana_Jamal
“Yes, face-to-face conversations are better than texting. You especially get more respect when you ask a girl out in person rather than over a text message. Breaking up with someone over a text is just disrespectful.”
— Dana Jamal Crowder

 

Viewpoint_Mobile-Jeana_Poteet
“Absolutely. I think today there is more of a loner society. A text message is a curtain where you can’t really know what the other person is thinking. The cell phone says to the person you’re with, ‘I’m the alternative in case you be- come boring.’ ” — Jeana Poteet

 

Viewpoint_Mobile-Zac_Egan
“No, I think technology helps us become more sociable. I believe that technology is a great thing, but it needs to be used in moderation. Having a face-to-face conversation is still a very warm connection that we need to preserve.”
— Zac Egan