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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, 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

It was clear right from the outset of our viewing of Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke that this was a documentary designed to show the fight for life and purpose of those New Orleans residents affected by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.  To show … Continue reading

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MTA vs. NYC Transit

In my neighborhood, there are two public transit buses that service the area.  The Q20B, an MTA bus, runs every 20-30 minutes Monday-Friday.  The Q25, a NYC transit bus, is supposed to run every 15 minutes seven days a week. … Continue reading

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

About once a week, my apartment is filled with the sounds of excited laughter, high-pitched squeals, and endless chatter.  The explanation to an outsider would be simple – I live near a playground, right? Wrong.  Amidst the sea of identical … Continue reading

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