Category Archives: Politics

Seeing is Believing… A Picture Says a Thousand Words

Posted on October 10, 2012 by l.susan

“…We try to strike a balance, delivering not only what readers want to see but also what they need to see”, says David Walters, the Miami Herald’s deputy editor-photos and video, in the article Too Graphic? There is a fine … Continue reading →

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Tuning Into Graphic Media

Posted on October 10, 2012 by phyzorz

When I think of graphic news, I instantly think back to the Vietnam conflict. I get images of what I presumed were most people reactions to what was scattered all over the television and newspapers (I wasn’t alive when it … Continue reading →

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Sandusky: Sex Offenders in Prison

Posted on October 10, 2012 by rhinopm

I recently read an article about Jerry Sandusky and his upcoming sentencing. It mainly focused on what our correctional facilities allow offenders. Being that Sandusky will wind up in a low-security prison for sexual offenders, he will be able to … Continue reading →

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Politics: A Game of Shadows?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by theblacklink

The idea of secrecy and subterfuge seems to go hand in hand with the air of politics in today’s world. Secret deals forged between corporations and senators, with favorable laws backed and implemented in exchange payment in the form of … Continue reading →

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Homeland is a Hit, but Why?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by msimon

Recently the show Homeland won a slew of Emmy’s, including Best Dramatic Series, Best Actress for Claire Danes and Best Actor for Damien Lewis. Personally, I am a huge fan of the show, but I was recently thinking about why … Continue reading →

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Our City Needs Orlando City

Posted on October 9, 2012 by msimon

Recently the Orlando City Soccer Club started an exploration into a new stadium for the team and it has all been assured that with the new stadium, the team will be moving up to the highest level of professional soccer … Continue reading →

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So You Call Yourself a Journalist

Posted on October 9, 2012 by alicia mitchell

So what exactly is a journalist? Do you simply wake up, power up your Mac (or PC) and start reporting the news of the day? Or is the field a little more complicated, requiring years of schooling, nonpaid internships or … Continue reading →

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The end of secrecy as we know it

Posted on October 9, 2012 by christophertart

There’s a clever slogan from a local night club photography website based here in Orlando. It is “We’re not responsible for your bf / gf issues”. This is because everything you do at the night club is going to be … Continue reading →

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Redesign of Florida plate is a sham

Posted on October 9, 2012 by mpabian

If there is a penny to be saved, Rick Scott will find it. Sometimes in the most ridiculous places. Take for instance the governor’s newest proposal to replace the Florida license plate. The current design is said to be difficult … Continue reading →

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Do you want to make a difference? Register to vote!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jehewkin

Florida’s October 9th voter registration deadline is fast approaching and spreading the word has not only been critical in the past few months, but it is proving even more critical in these last few days. From having registered many voters … Continue reading →

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