The article that i have chosen for the New York Times front page all have to do with science and technology. Since technology is such a big part of our lives why not be more interested in it. I found out some interesting thing such as information about the history of robots and where they are headed. It is also very nice to know all about the tech and gizmos that are coming out and if they are worth your money.

The theme my group chose for the New York Times Project was science. We chose science because science is something that has existed from the beginning of time, and almost everything relates to science in some way or another. Each member of the group had to choose one article that was related to science, and basically summarize it. The article I personally chose to write about was about a project located in Arizona in which solar energy is stored for later use during the night or when solar energy can’t be obtained. The article  I chose suited our theme because in the article innovation to the uses of the energy that exists was discussed, and energy-like most things- relates to science. Overall this was a good experience where I learned not only from myself, but my group members as well.

Romin Kershaw

The New York Times Project was an interesting one that took us all by surprise, indeed. It  immediately required a level of cooperation and collaboration throughout all the members of the group. Together, we came to the agreement that ‘Science’ would be our topic. The topic was broad enough that we could apply it to many things, such as technology, the environment, discoveries, and so on and so forth. Science is indefinitely something that affects us in innumerable ways, so I felt that it was a topic that would provide ease and flexibility when choosing and writing an article.  I chose quite a few articles, and had fun writing them. I summarized the main points of the articles, and its importance in both a scientific and general aspect. Regarding the Bearcat post, I dedicated a portion of it to advancements in science and technology allowing us to be more aware of how much we waste. The project, in general, allowed us to become aware of various events that have occurred recently.

My role as group facilitator was a burdensome one indeed, as such a role always is. My main priority was to make sure everyone knew what exactly to do, so I did my best to write very clear e-mails with in depth directions. I think this taught me a lesson of dependability and working in a team, which is something we’ll have to do throughout our lives. I’m really happy with my group members, as they all came through for me and we were able to finish the project by the initial deadline. All in all, I think the project was helpful and valuable in certain ways, and that it turned out satisfactory.

Our group selected the topic of diversity as our theme for the New York Times project. We live in one of the most diverse cities in the world as well as study in one of the most diverse colleges in the country so to our team it seemed like a great topic to tackle since we could all relate to it. The article I chose for the project was about how California went about making their colleges more diverse. Since diversity is a big topic when it comes to the colleges selection process, I thought that the article would be a perfect fit. Thanks to what I learned from the article I am now more aware about laws like Affirmative Action, and look for articles pertaining to it on new sites.

For our NY Times project, my partners and I decided the focus of our project would be on science. We decided to use science because it is a relevant part of our daily lives and is the key to the future as well. The article I selected which was on the meteor that came down in Russia presented a opportunity of scientific discovery and learning. My individual role included searching for an article that fit within the theme and creating the best article summary I could to describe the article and how it connected to science. Overall, I think we did a good job as a group to find scientific articles to bring to light the many things going on in our world, and I also learned a lot from my partner’s articles as well.

The theme that our group chose for the NY Times  project was “events in New York” as Freshman at Baruch we felt that this theme connected and resonated with us very much. The idea for the theme was brainstormed between myself and my group leader, though ultimately the group leader made the decision. The articles that we chose connected to our theme because they all described an event occurring in New York or relevant to New York. Which as students of Baruch is very important because our campus is literally in the heart of New York City.  My article in particular described a musical event, showcasing that though we are in a business school, because our campus is in New York we still have the chance to experience the arts. My individual role in this project was to contribute one New York Times article and highlight one Baruch event in the “Bearcat” section. Though I had to contribute a little bit more than the other members I felt that in general our group leader did a good job of distributing the workload evenly. Overall I would say this project was beneficial for my “news literacy” because it pushed me to read and connect several articles to a specific theme. Increasing my ability to read selectively and to connect more with the news that goes on around me.

Amy Campos

New York Times Article
Theme:New York
Our group selected New York as our theme. It was a good theme since it encompassed a variety of articles to choose from. Also, our theme applied to everyone in our class because we all go to school in New York. The group leader came up with the idea, and everyone else completed an article summary. Although, my individual article was actually based on New Jersey it held ties to New York politics and affairs. It was a New York Times contributor writing about the progress made in New Jersey. My individual role was to scout an article that applied to the overall group theme and write about it. I, like all of my group members worked independently to achieve a greater, more complete front page. In all, we completed, and presented the project thoroughly and achieved our point. This experience enhanced my understanding of news literature. This experience rekindled a belief that news literature can be impactful in a positive way. News literature is usually about horrible happenings or mundane matters. But in this occurrence the news is cheerful and important.. This article could create momentum, and it could inspire other people to go and try to achieve their goals. In all, this experience started out as something to get done, but it evolved to something to learn. It was a good exercise, and I understand why the school demands freshman to complete it every year.

The topic that my group chooses for our New York Times project was Technology. The theme of our blog was a new beginning. Since there are also new technological advances in the world today, it can also count as a new start for the world. As freshmen entering college, we are situated in a brand new environment and finding ways to become accustomed to life in college. Events such as club fair can help new students feel welcomed and part of the environment at Baruch. Meeting new friends and being part of a club can add to a better experience at Baruch College. The technology articles that I picked are new advancements that can help ease college life. For example, a cell phone case that can charge your phone easily. Instead of looking and borrowing a charge from Baruch College, the cell phone case can easily power up your phone.  My role in the group project was the group facilitator. As the group facilitator, it was somewhat stressful because all my group members depended on my instructions and leadership. I was responsible for anything my group achieves and fails to achieve. It was my responsibility to guide my members through the project and help them when they’re having trouble. Since everyone in my group was either working or busy with their personal life it was difficult to contact them. I tried my best to explain the project over the internet but not everyone is available to listen, or it was confusing. The New York Times project helped influenced my understanding on news literacy by giving me a deeper insight on the field. I can understand how an article is organized, why it was published, and who the audience of the article might be. Overall, the New York Times project has been helpful towards my first semester at Baruch.

– Amy Wang

Our group selected the theme music for the New York Times project. We decided on this theme as it has such a big impact on our everyday lives. Most of us listen to music for hours every day when we walk to school, work out and do homework. I wrote one article on how music can be associated with academic achievement according to recent studies. The other article I wrote relates to the theme as it talks about why we listen to sad music. I chose these two articles as I find both of them very interesting and relatable to the theme. I love to listen to all types of music, and I know how much it can change my mood. Music does make a difference!