Putting a Creative Social Twist on Pinboards With Pinterest
Categories: Technology
While functionality, interface and ease of use are key factors in a good social platform, the people are what can make or break a social community.
Primetime TV’s “Token [Blank] Guy”
Categories: Pop Culture
Token Black Guy (‘tō-kən ˈblak ˈgī) – A non-white, African-American man employed to diversify a cast of characters in television, film or other media in popular culture.
Love, the Bus Boys Promote Upcoming Trip, Web Series at Boston Apple Store
Categories: Lifestyle
The Love, the Bus boys drove down to Boston for an event at the Apple Store where they talked community engagement, eco-friendly transportation, and their upcoming web series.
TNGG Internet Week
Categories: Internet Week
This week, TNGG will tackle all the issues associated with the Internet. Check back every day for new posts.
Sunday School Dropout
Categories: Religion Week
Even though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, I am still grateful for the lessons Catholicism has taught me. To live the best life I can live, without judgment of others, with mercy, with humility.
Maybe we’re not as entitled as you think…
Categories: Lifestyle
Contrary to popular opinion, we find time in our crazy schedules to give back, and not just by sending a text to donate or tweeting with the latest socially responsible hashtag. Eighty-one percent of Millennials volunteer at least once a year, and sixty-one percent feel it’s their responsibility to make a difference in the world.
How to Manage a Chinese-American Family Life
Categories: Family Week
In China, the focus is placed on the community and the family, rather than just the individual, as it often is in America. I’m just beginning to understand what that means in terms of family.
A preview for Raleigh’s young professionals
Categories: Cities Week
By: Emily Moore This post is part of a TNGG series on cities. Whether you’re considering relocating to Raleigh out of allegiance to the Pack or because of a job in the developing Research Triangle Park (RTP) area, there are some things that you should be prepared for before you sign that lease or pop the [...]
A new editor, new ideas and a more active TNGG community
Categories: Business
For the last seven months, this blog has been a place for Gen Y writers to express their opinions, share their ideas, and speak for themselves. The idea has been to counter the labels – entitled, unfocused, lazy – pasted upon this generation by much of the media. But what began as an experiment has [...]
Calling All Fashionistas: Say Hello to Shmotter.com
Categories: Pop Culture
By Kara Feigenbaum: “Hi I’m Kara. I’m a senior marketing communications major at Emerson College, with a strong interest in PR and social media. I’m a fashion and style enthusiast, who is always on the prowl for media, fashion, and trend updates. I’m a Bostonian for now, but an NYC girl at heart.” I have [...]