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Santa Takes a Break at Queens Center

Santa has returned  to Queens Center Mall with its vibrant lighting and flamboyant decorations. Children wait in line with parents to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they want for Christmas.Waves of harried shoppers intermittently disturb the peaceful … Continue reading

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The Reconstruction of American Journalism

“The endgame of newspapers is in sight,” Philip Meyer writes. In his article, “The Elite Newspaper of the Future,” published in the October/November 2008 issue of the American Journalism Review, Meyer addresses the strategy that newspapers must employ to survive … Continue reading

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Journalism Under Reconstruction

            The future of American Journalism is under the microscope, and its stableness is pending recovery.             According to the Columbia Journalism Review, the structure of journalism is shifting significantly.   Reporting that was once existent on a smaller scale has … Continue reading

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Journalism: Out with the old [paper] in with the new [web]

Journalis With the ever changing trend of journalism, it is clear to see where it will be going in a couple of years. Modern technology helps bring journalism to a whole new level. Since the field is so competitive, upcoming … Continue reading

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Danzy Cenna: The Real Life

It was interesting to see Danzy Cenna talk about her life and her recent book, Where Did You Sleep Last Night. She started off reading about her life, where she was born- “welfare houses” she described. Danzy Cenna had a … Continue reading

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The Future of American Journalism

In both of my journalism classes this semester, the majority of the first day was spent discussing how journalism as our professors know it has dramatically changed. I left these classes feeling a little disheartened, but also a little confused. … Continue reading

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Good For You Brussel Sprouts Journalism

The concept of “good-for-you, brussel sprouts journalism” indicates the emergence of a more serious type of niche media. I assume Carr intentionally chose brussel sprouts over say, simply leafy greens; the former is generally associated with stricter tendencies, such as … Continue reading

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Skeptical of “Brussels Sprouts Journalism”? But its Good For You

As David Carr pointed out, the strengths of  “Brussels Sprouts Journalism” include its concentrated power working in one direction. The Texas Tribune did not cover the Fort Hood story, because while it was breaking news, and they were so close, … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts for New Journalism

David Carr’s article creatively discusses a new platform for reporting and journalistic media under the format created to be brussels sprouts journalism. This form of journalism involves the “shaving off” of certain aspects of the news, and only keeping what … Continue reading

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“Good-for-you, Brussels Sprouts Journalism”

In this New York Times article, David Carr discusses the “gap in reporting,” or niche media sources that do not cover explosive, breaking news stories like the Fort Hood shooting.  One of the strengths of this kind of journalism is … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

 Act III of the Spike Lee documentary, “When the Levees Broke” opens with a prayer recited by one hurricane Katrina’s victims. The angle of the documentary focuses on the hardships and cruelty that mother nature and the government placed upon the citizens of … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

“When the Levees Broke” is a four act documentary chronicling the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2006, director Spike Lee focused on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people and families living in New Orleans, … Continue reading

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Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke

Surrounding the great disaster of Hurricane Katrina was an even greater upheaval of false accusations and untimely reports. One measly excuse for such behavior by journalists, reporters, and maybe even the government, was the severity of the hurricane and the entirely devastating effect … Continue reading

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When Leeves Broke: The Real Aftermath of New Orleans

Spike Lee’s documentary on Hurricane Katrina showed the troubled aftermath of the many citizens of New Orleans. In the documentary, he focuses on showing the emotional feelings of the people and the neighborhood. He had many residents of New Orleans … Continue reading

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“The Roots Run Deep Here”

The Analysis of Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke          Although we were unable to hear Spike Lee’s commentary directly through the film, the development of the piece reveals his point-of-view and how he interprets the ‘resulting views’ of this … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

In Spike Lee’s documentary, When the Levees Broke, Lee focuses on the horrendous aftermath for victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as on the failures of FEMA and the Bush administration. This documentary, while plainly giving a one-sided perspective, is … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

I have long been under the impression that documentaries were supposed to, at the very least, appear to be objective in their coverage. Act III of Spike Lee’s documentary was clearly anything but. I do not recall having seen any … Continue reading

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The Corner Pharmacy, Still One of a Kind

On the seemingly never-ending stretch of Queens Boulevard, amidst many other businesses there stands Healthy Corner Pharmacy. The pharmacy, like many other small businesses struggles to maintain and identity different from the mega retailer at every other corner. In this case, there … Continue reading

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Spanish Bodega Open All Day and Night

In the middle of 97th and 98th on Lexington Avenue, Judy’s Restaurant, remains open serving breakfast, lunch and late night dinner. In harsh economic times, it is rare to see restaurants open late, but this small bodega is known for … Continue reading

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First art festival arrives in Douglaston

On Sunday, local artists, craftsmen, and performers plan to showcase and sell their various talents at the Douglaston Village Arts Festival. The  festival, which will be held by the Long Island Railroad stop, will be held from 11 a.m. to … Continue reading

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