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"EMOJIS ARE ELEMENTS OF GRAPHICS", said a communication student in Olabisi Onabanjo University.

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    A student from the department of mass communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University claims that Emojis are not only expressions that are used to compliment texts but also , are elements of graphics in communication.    Adeosun Oluwatobiloba is a 200 level student . When asked about how he views the usage of emojis as a means of communication , he said " I love using emojis to compliment my texts. I think it helps make text lovely and lays a lasting impression on the recipient of the information. He further said he enjoyed using emojis but it has never occurred to him that there is a specific day for emojis celebration . He said, Emojis have enhanced communication in many ways making reference to Editing and Graphic of communication. He continued by saying " As a Communicator "your text can't just be based on typography , but with the intersection of visual elements such as emojis helps to give the reader the expected impression that is intended and i...

🤔Have you ever imagined texting without "Emojis"?

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Thanks to technology, we are able to infuse our emotions and feelings alongside our messages . Especially when we need quick responses to our messages. Many times, I have imagined how communication through text would have been difficult without the use of Emojis. I say this because, sometimes we misinterpret written texts and deep down our hearts wished that we could see the reaction of the sender . The advent of "Emoji" was an answer to our silent prayer , especially among the Gen Z . This is funny, but it is very true.  Individually, an emoji is a small image that represents an idea, emotion, symbol or object. It is embedded within a text field and used to convey meaning as an alternative to text. For example, people might use the "smiling face with heart-eyes" to convey that they love the look of something. Some communities or relationships might attach meaning to certain emoji and use them to showcase their closeness in the same way that...

How Telecommunication Enhances Rumor Among Students ( Learn from my life story)

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Telecommunications have significantly enhanced the spread of rumors in today's world, especially among young people, making it easier and faster for false information to reach a large audience.By acknowledging the role of telecommunications in spreading rumors and taking steps to verify information, we can work towards a more informed and responsible communication landscape.    I was a young, innocent, and fresh student, in Olabisi Onabanjo University. I was also the zealous and over-confident type of student . So , because it is expected of every fresh students to be naive . Some senior students of the school decided to leverage on our innocence, as fresh students. This is a lesson for fresh students , to be smart and also understand how fake rumors spread among students in all universities. " Make sure to clarify informations before reacting to them".  On this faithful day . It was on a Monday . I checked my WhatsApp and saw an information fr...