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College students react to seeing violent videos on social media

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Social media has made us more connected than ever before, but it comes at a small price for some students in Lackawanna County.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar joins us in Scranton after speaking with university students in Lackawanna County.

We are more connected to the rest of the world than ever before, thanks to social media.

Several students at the University of Scranton have told me that witnessing tragic events on social media has become a slowly growing norm.

Young Republicans Club remembers Charlie Kirk

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is encouraging many to look to change the current rhetoric among those with different views. One local university's Republican Club is honoring Kirk by doing just that: holding an open discussion.

Misericordia University Young Republicans hosted an open discussion at the campus dining hall on Friday.

The forum, coming just days after Kirk's assassination, made discussions like these popular in recent years. The assassination hit home for students who were inspired by his message.

Pocono Mountains fundraiser helping those in need

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is that time of year when the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County.

The event, now in its 22nd year, has raised more than $3 million for our neighbors in need. This year, four organizations were selected to receive funding.

Cynthia Lang is grocery shopping. But she's not at the grocery store, and her bill is free. "It's a lot of help, you get a lot of food here," Lang said.

State-of-the-art facility is being built to fight food insecurity

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