The Intern: Text-messaging saves lives, literally
Sure, text messaging is a waste of money and time. Why can't people just pick up the phone if they feel the need to talk to a friend? It would definitely save them a few dollars on the old phone bill. However, everyone has fallen victim to some type of fad or another during their life. I just happen to be a victim of text messaging.
So why do I “text” then, you ask? It is a cool way to talk to your friends, especially since you can't accept phone calls in the middle of your classes.
Text messaging is something that gets easier with time, and for those of you who take 15 minutes to simply send someone a “Hey, what's up?”, you will soon be able to text with your eyes closed, like me.
Although text messaging can end up being pretty pricey, it has actually been proven that it can be pretty life saving. Literally.
For example, on September 18th, 2006, in South Carolina, a 14-year-old girl was found in an underground bunker after text messaging her mom for help. A man, posing as a police officer, walked with her from her bus stop through a forest and trapped her in a man-dug hole underground. The girl was rescued after stealing his cell phone while he slept.
On September 29 2006, a young boy from Boston was rescued from a home in Georgia after being abducted by a man he met on MySpace. After a simple text message to his family, police were able to track the exact location and fly him home to safety.
Personally, I have never been in a life or death situation where a text message cracked the case. As the teenager that I am, the only life or death situations I have been faced with are where my mom gets the recording from school informing her that I skipped one of my classes. And unfortunately, not even my cell phone would be able to get me out of that one.
Nevertheless, I do use the ability to text message, quite a lot. Just to say “hey!” to a few friends who I really don't feel like calling.
Text messaging is only the beginning. So for all you haters, learn to love it. :)
Meagan is a 17-year-old grade 12 student from Sir Wilfred Laurier High School who is currently doing a co-op with the Interrobang. Aside from getting staff coffee and waiting on us hand and foot, she is also learning the ropes of how a newspaper works.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
So why do I “text” then, you ask? It is a cool way to talk to your friends, especially since you can't accept phone calls in the middle of your classes.
Text messaging is something that gets easier with time, and for those of you who take 15 minutes to simply send someone a “Hey, what's up?”, you will soon be able to text with your eyes closed, like me.
Although text messaging can end up being pretty pricey, it has actually been proven that it can be pretty life saving. Literally.
For example, on September 18th, 2006, in South Carolina, a 14-year-old girl was found in an underground bunker after text messaging her mom for help. A man, posing as a police officer, walked with her from her bus stop through a forest and trapped her in a man-dug hole underground. The girl was rescued after stealing his cell phone while he slept.
On September 29 2006, a young boy from Boston was rescued from a home in Georgia after being abducted by a man he met on MySpace. After a simple text message to his family, police were able to track the exact location and fly him home to safety.
Personally, I have never been in a life or death situation where a text message cracked the case. As the teenager that I am, the only life or death situations I have been faced with are where my mom gets the recording from school informing her that I skipped one of my classes. And unfortunately, not even my cell phone would be able to get me out of that one.
Nevertheless, I do use the ability to text message, quite a lot. Just to say “hey!” to a few friends who I really don't feel like calling.
Text messaging is only the beginning. So for all you haters, learn to love it. :)
Meagan is a 17-year-old grade 12 student from Sir Wilfred Laurier High School who is currently doing a co-op with the Interrobang. Aside from getting staff coffee and waiting on us hand and foot, she is also learning the ropes of how a newspaper works.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
