Beckman: Social media steals show at 2014 Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics didn’t begin with the traditional lighting of the Olympic flame. It started with #SochiProblems. When thousands of reporters arrived in Sochi… Read more »
Writer archives: Kate Beckman
Beckman: Facebook goes against everything it stands for with 'Look Back' videos
Facebook turned 10 last week. Instead of inviting all 1.19 billion plus users to its birthday party, the company gave us a summary of our… Read more »
Beckman: Marijuana legalization serves as bridge to recreational acceptability
Once upon a time, pot was the enemy. It had no place in mainstream society. It took ambitious young people and turned them into basement… Read more »
Beckman: Millennial entitlement stems from conditions in society
The rumors are true: Millennials are entitled. We expect high paying jobs after graduation. We have no patience for slow browsers and unresponsive apps. We… Read more »
Beckman: Startups offer alternative route to success for young people
Startups are the modern American dream. A dream that gives young entrepreneurs hope for a future that isn’t a 9-to-5 job. It’s the concept that… Read more »
Beckman: Awkward is the new cool
Here’s a paradox to start your day: awkward is the new cool. We’ve progressed from humble bragging about our accomplishments to tweeting about Netflix binges… Read more »
