Category Archives: Education

Hunger in America

Posted on February 6, 2013 by cevans37

Hunger is a hugely, overlooked issue in American society. This is an epidemic facing America right now. 1 in 6 Americans face hunger, that is a scary number. The impact of hunger is not only affecting the homeless, but everyday … Continue reading →

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Are Reality Shows shielding us from reality?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by sarah girma

I cannot say that I am not guilty of watching reality television, I plead the fifth . I indulge in my guilty pleasures from time to time, shows such as “Basketball wives” and “Love and Hip-hop”. I admit that these … Continue reading →

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Modern Journalist: What is their Agenda?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jujubee730

In a world where the more devastating your news story is or the more dramatic it is determines whether or not anyone will tune-in to watch you or bother to pick up your news story to read. It’s no wonder … Continue reading →

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From Gutenberg’s Press to Facebook – Media Matters

Posted on February 3, 2013 by katicallahan

The media has always been and will always be a powerful agent of change. It’s not in the medium or words, but it’s the spreading of ideas that’s powerful. The movie Inception explored the notion that planting idea into someone … Continue reading →

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In a World of Overload Information: Rely on Experts to Get the Substance for You

Posted on January 30, 2013 by gloria vargas

At the fast pace we are living today, I like to receive information that makes sense. Having a busy schedule between working, taking classes, and being a busy mom I enjoy the new approach of journalism as The Week Magazine. … Continue reading →

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Colleges and Universities: Effects on Independent News Reporting

Posted on January 30, 2013 by britterler511

As a growing number of college and university students seek majors or classes in journalism, schools are beginning to promote the publishing of student reports to local and state news services. This is beneficial for student learning and the surrounding … Continue reading →

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The Real Life Fountain of Youth

Posted on January 30, 2013 by nsc

So has anyone ever wondered , if you could expand your days and feel young again ? Or even what if there really was a real life fountain of youth ? Well in a recent article called “A New Path … Continue reading →

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Is More News Content Destroying Value and Relevance For Its Consumers?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by khathaway

The ideas discussed in my previous post that “more isn’t always better” extends further to the ideas of news and how we receive it. Some people might argue that the more news the better because it means we are more … Continue reading →

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American Journalism is Dying

Posted on January 30, 2013 by maxlolbutzlol

Well, maybe not dying. But it certainly isn’t in great shape. For example, let’s compare recent headlines; One from Fox News, operating out of New York, and one from Al Jazeera, operating out of Qatar. Fox News: “Obama vs. Fox News … Continue reading →

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Is The Internet a Blessing or a Curse?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by katdelorme

Some may say that the Internet is the best thing to happen since sliced pie. Others may argue that it is the worst thing ever created and it needs to be destroyed. Then you have those few that are in … Continue reading →

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