Local students shoot “Cake with the Cream,” a film by Abbie Karel and Brendan Giang about teen social media use. Courtesy of Abbie Karel Palo Alto High School students Abbie Karel and Brendan ...

How social media affect students’ lives By Brian Johnston “Hi, my name is John, and I am an alcoholic.” This stereotypical start to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is so commonplace in media and pop ...

Social Media Vetting is the process through which immigration officials examine an individual's online activity—tweets, likes, shares, and followings—to determine whether they are worthy of ...

But what is social media vetting? Social media vetting is the practice of examining a visa applicant's online activity to assess their eligibility for entry into the United States.

A new policy for vetting the social-media accounts of all international students applying for student visas has led to confusion and concern that it will slow down an already-delayed process. A ...