When a large snowfall is heading towards the city, students are now turning to social media for information. Instead of tuning into the news, reports are heard through the talk on Facebook and Twitter.

“Instead of checking any news websites, I can usually just refresh my Facebook or Twitter and find any information there,” said Jessica Wei, 10.

The traditional ways through the radio and television still broadcast the information, but most of the student body does not pay attention.

“I rarely turn on the TV to look for a school delay or closing when my friends just tweet about it now,” said Sarah Thompson, 10.

Social media is now used more and more and students are depending on it for specific reasons. Various social media include:

·         Facebook
·         Twitter
·         Instagram
·         Tumblr
·         Pinterest

“It seems like a waste of time but our society is simply revolving around it,” said Grace Kays, 12.

Eventually it seems as if schools will have to tweet about something in order for the news to spread.

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