Mobile and Social Media Blog

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This is my blog for a course I'm taking called "Mobile and Social Media Journalism." This will include post from my beat, general assignment posts, and other reporting. Feel free to read!

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Why We Can Not Kill Net Neutrality

The Internet should not be under the control of the government. It is a free space for everyone, and should be controlled by the public...

Can The Drudge Report Just Go Away

Honestly, I'm not surprised that a site like The Drudge Report has stayed on the Internet for so long, but I am frustrated that the...

Journalists Can Be Activists Too

Objectivity is a lie. As a undergraduate journalist, I started my pursuit of this career learning about traditional journalism and the...

What YouTube Demonetization Says About The Influence Of Advertisers

Advertisers say no, the video has got to go. Since 2016, YouTubers have faced threats of demonetization of their videos. What does this...

Could YouTube Become A News Platform?

When we think about how we watch the news, in the past, we usually would turn it on the TV as soon as we would wake up in the morning, or...

We Need to Call Out Corporate Influence in the Media

Public broadcasting has become more and more reliant on corporations to fund them. Although this is a way for public broadcasting to have...

Male Comedians Need To Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

It's not "just a joke." Sexual assault and harassment is never funny. And in light of women coming forward telling their stories these...

Mobile-First Perspective: How Two Journalists Are Going Social

Newsrooms today are taking steps in order to become "mobile-first." This means journalists are now producing and distributing content...

Five International Food Restaurants/Food Places in Ithaca, New York

Not only am I passionate about life and culture stories, but within that realm, I'm extremely interested in food. Food is my friend and...

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