Monthly Archives: January 2013

Google is subjective to the Googler

Google embodies many of the stereotypes of modern Western culture. We are enthralled with instant gratification and convenience: Google provides both. Google’s visionary founders were able to foresee that our society would cling to such principles and they crafted their …

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Investigative Journalism, Where’d You Go, I Miss you So

Seems like its been forever… since the last investigative piece of journalism that has shook the country. Now that I got my inner Fort Minor out of me, I’m curious as to why there aren’t these huge investigative stories in …

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The Internet Holds Countless Information… But Is It Too Much?

Buzzz… Ring Ring… Ding! As I was reading the article, “Overload!” my smart phone was ringing, my email was booming, and my Facebook notifications were adding up. It is insane at how many things are available by a simple click …

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We Want Quality, Not Quantity

We are undoubtedly overwhelmed with information in this age of technology. Our smart phones keep us connected wherever we are. Our devices have programs programmed right into the software that notify you when you have a new message, comment, email, …

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Multitasking: yes or no?

In today’s age, multitasking has become a regular thing thanks to the internet and technology in general.  However, with more multitasking comes less attentiveness to each thing a person is doing.  So what is more helpful to a person, multitasking …

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Just Put Some Duct Tape on It

People today are always looking for a shortcut, the fastest way to get a task done. Sometimes the fastest way is not always the smartest way. After the West Virginia mine explosion, numerous safety violations were discovered. How could people …

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

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. …

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Information Overload: Journalists’ Challenge to Keep Consumers’ Interest

When it comes to news, there are endless ways to access your sources; this includes anything from the internet, to newspapers, and even smart phone applications. With these limitless possibilities, saturation of the so-called “news market” can occur. This tsunami …

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It’sTougher Than It Looks

This week I was intrigued by Leonard Downie Jr.’s and Michael Schudson’s article “The Reconstruction of American Journalism.” In the article they discuss their theory on how journalism is emerging like a “mutualized newspaper”.  As a journalist I see how
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Colleges and Universities: Effects on Independent News Reporting

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 …

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