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Do Graphic Images Deter News Readers?

The news media often flocks to places where catastrophes strike.  We have seen this within the past few years with disasters both at home and in foreign countries.  Example of disasters where such graphic images have been taken by the …

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Is New Technology Helping or Impairing Literary Archives?

There are many benefits that come with the digital age.  We can send emails, text messages, pictures, and make phone calls from basically anywhere on the planet.  One of the greatest benefits we have seen from the new media age …

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Is the media going to far by sensationalizing war efforts?

The media has had a history of promoting war efforts in the United States.  War propaganda has made a huge impact on history, both beneficially and negatively.  One positive example of propaganda was during the American Revolution.  Propaganda circulated by …

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Pros and Cons of Journalism in the Internet Age

Many people would agree that most of what you see, hear, or read from the news media today is scandal, frenzy, and maliciousness.  Most “intellectual” viewers chalk up this new media change to Americans’ poor taste and lack of culture.  …

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Information Overload is Causing Journalism’s Downfall

Simplicity is not a word in many people’s vocabulary today.  We are all constantly running from place to place and constantly multitasking.  We are all searching for more and more information to get further in the world.  However, the irony …

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Is the Media Fueling the Fire of Anti-Feminism?

Throughout my life, I have been very confused by the idea of modern feminism.  I stare at the girls protesting for abortion rights and equal wages and I am confused.  Do these women not see that women have already reached …

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Are Technological Advancements Hurting Society?

Technology is continuously expanding around every facet of our daily lives.  We have been told that technology brings our society many benefits.  We believe that we cannot live without our smartphones to constantly check our email, text messages, Twitter feeds, …

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