Author: Armando Salazar

Has College Dating Culture Shifted?— Not as Much as Students Think
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Has College Dating Culture Shifted?— Not as Much as Students Think

Armando Salazar- December 3, 2025

As college students navigate their early twenties, many feel certain that dating has fundamentally changed—becoming more digital, more confusing, and less personal. Marriage and Family ... Read More

Are Students Still Good Thinkers? A Philosophy Professor on Learning in the Digital Age
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Are Students Still Good Thinkers? A Philosophy Professor on Learning in the Digital Age

Armando Salazar- November 26, 2025

Dr. Jerry Green, assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Philosophy at the University of Central Oklahoma, has spent years examining how students approach ... Read More

How Streaming Changed the Way We Remember Culture, According to a UCO Sociologist
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How Streaming Changed the Way We Remember Culture, According to a UCO Sociologist

Armando Salazar- November 24, 2025

As streaming platforms become the dominant way people watch movies, listen to music, and read books, University of Central Oklahoma associate professor Leeda Copley says ... Read More

The State of Student Situationships
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The State of Student Situationships

Armando Salazar- October 24, 2025

The rise of “situationships,” those undefined, emotionally gray areas between friendship and romance, has become one of the most talked-about trends among college students. But ... Read More

Digital Payments Surge, But the Decline of Cash Comes with Risks for Service Workers
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Digital Payments Surge, But the Decline of Cash Comes with Risks for Service Workers

Armando Salazar- September 20, 2025

When a customer at a local café asked if cash was accepted, University of Central Oklahoma student and barista Maya Rivera hesitated before answering yes. ... Read More

Need Service Hours? UCOSA is Here to Help
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Need Service Hours? UCOSA is Here to Help

Armando Salazar- September 17, 2025

The University of Central Oklahoma's Student Association (UCOSA) has launched a new volunteer initiative, UCOSA Service Hours, aimed at boosting student engagement and campus pride ... Read More