NYT Project

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1.What was the “theme” your group selected for your front page, and how did you select it? How did the articles you selected fit within that theme?

The theme our group chose was smartphones. The main reason we selected this topic was because of its relevance to students our age. All of our article selected were in regards to smartphones and their impact on our city, nation and world as a whole.

2. What was your individual role in the group process working on the NYT project?

Not only was I the administrator for my group, but I also was assigned to doing a world article regarding smartphones where I discussed India, and a national article regarding smartphones where I discussed how they distract teens.

3. How has your experience within this project influenced your understanding of “news literacy”?
Provide a link to your NYT Front Page Project.

If this project taught me one thing it would be that our news is quite relevant to us teenagers nowadays.  The link to our blog is: https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/theuseofsmartphones/

Eight Things I Like

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1. Pandas

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Pandas are my favorite animal. If I could be any animal it would be a panda.

2. My Family

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My family is definitely weird but I love them. I don’t know what I would do without them.

3. Food

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I love food. Cooking is probably one of my favorite things to do. Right after eating.

4. Bacon

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Out of all food. Bacon is the greatest. Bacon>everything

5. Spongebob

Spongebob is one of the only television shows that I love, along with Family Guy and South Park.

6. Cats

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I have ten cats. Although I think that’s way too many I still love all of my cats and other pets.

7. Jamaica

I go to Jamaica every summer. It is my favorite place in the entire world. It’s the one place that I have no stress or worries. I just get to relax.

8. The Woods

I really enjoy taking walks in the woods. It’s just beautiful and quiet.

8 Things about Sam

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Hey, I’m Sam and here’s some things I like

It’s Always Sunny in Philedelphia

I love this show based on its hilarious and offbeat, sometimes dark sense of humor. The cast really drives the show and results in a great program

Photography

I enjoy photography and the ability to capture a moment of life in a still, to cherish for years to come. I have recently explored with film in contrast to digital, and find it interesting that it takes much more time, patience, and thoughtfulness when composing a shot

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

This 1964 cold war satirical film is my favorite because of its brilliant comedy and wonderful acting, including Pete Sellers playing 3 unique roles which display his unparalleled acting ability

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd has been my favorite band since I first listened to their song, “Echoes”, and epic 24 minute progressive rock ballad, which remains my favorite song.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding is one of my favorite pastimes, whether I’m doing tricks or simply gliding and weaving down a slope, in oneness with the street

Traveling

Whether it’s a 10 minute spin or a 2 month excursion, I love traveling to places, as much as possible.

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is arguably my favorite novel. Its drama fueled story and insightful characters make this a wonderful and heartfelt read

Pizza

Pizza is absolutely my favorite food. Deep dish, cheesy crust, New York-style, you name it, I’ll savor it