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When the media blows everything out of proportion

The article The Toppling, written by Peter Maass, tells how one small event in Iraq – the toppling over of a statue of Saddam Hussein – became a huge deal, thanks to the large amount of press on the scene. … Continue reading

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Egyptians take a stand, provoke change

I’ve always loved Egypt, ever since I was a little girl. It had something to do with the history; the pyramids, a beautiful yet mysterious desert, a bunch of dead guys wrapped in cloth. I was so enthralled that I wanted to … Continue reading

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Journalists: Bringing us the news that really matters

  According to Nordenson’s article Overload! Journalism’s Battle for Relevance in an Age of Too Much Information, journalists aren’t going anywhere. This is good news for me because journalism may be in my future. This is good news to others because that’s the … Continue reading

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Send a tweet, change the world

Growing up, I learned two very important lessons from my very opinionated parents. Number 1: the media is evil. Number 2: you can do anything you want to… if you set your mind to it and don’t mess up. For … Continue reading

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Information Overload: 21st Century Edition

With the development of the World Wide Web, humans were suddenly thrust into a magnificent place: a land flowing with milk, honey, and an endless supply of information. This information is great, especially when you need to research and discover … Continue reading

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