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A recent poll of students indicates that Facebook is without a doubt, the most prevalent and popular social networking site to use.

Out of the 72 students surveyed, 81% (58 students) had a Facebook, 49% (35 students) had a Youtube account, while only 26% (19 students) had a Myspace, and 6% (4 students) had a Twitter profile.

"I like Facebook because I think it's so much safer than Myspace and other sites," said sophomore Alverina Berube, "And I don't really need all the fancy stuff that other sites have. I just like to be able to comment on pictures and keep up with my friends."

Not many students even knew what a Twitter was. But for the few who did, they didn't seem to find it very useful.

"I had a Twitter, but I got really bored with it, because you're so limited. All you can do is update what you're doing for your friends. It doesn't really interest me anymore," said sophomore Erika Lesofsky.

Out of all the female students, only one, a freshman, claimed to have no profile on any of these sites.

Out of the male students, eight claimed to have no profile on any of these sites.

Out of the students surveyed, 53% claim that their parents are "OK" with them having a social networking profile.

"My mom knows that I have one, but she does too, so she can check up on me!" joked Mckayla Lopez.

Although Facebook is the most popular among high school and college students- there are some people that prefer Myspace.

"Facebook is way too invasive. You can include your address AND phone number. No thanks," said sophomore Rachel Field.

57 of the students (79%) surveyed claim to never use the school computers to check or update their social networking profile.

"I don't use the school computers because all the websites are blocked," said junior Joe Maloney.

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Issue Date: Thursday, October 08, 2009 Issue: Vol. 9, Number 1 Last Update: Friday, October 09, 2009


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