Comm455/History of Journalism

By Mark Herbert Our prayers go out to the family of Steve Jobs who tragically passed away yesterday. The legacy he left was both huge and sterling. Apple computers lead the way in terms of new interface and new interaction with our technology. Among the greatest things that Jobs left to his company was the […]

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What’s your freak? Cassady controls the room, with his sledge hammer and his mile-a-minute ramblings about… nothing? Shh, everybody quiet down. Here comes The Chief.

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Brett Favre is back. Don’t worry though, this time he’s bringing his gunslinging mentality to journalism. He just can’t stay away. Here’s video of Favre making his college football broadcasting debut:  

Presentations and graphics have obviously improved with greater technology. But I don’t think we truly realize how much they invade our everyday lives. Why else does Facebook change its layout so much? Why do I prefer Facebook over Google+? It’s the presentation. We know that it’s not just what it is, but what it looks […]

Is it on the rise or the decline? Is the decline of investigative journalism hurting Americas’ democracy? According to The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the increase of fluff stories in the news are hurting our democracy. Michael Copps is one of five commissioners for the FCC. Cronkite News reports that Copps said that reporting has […]

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Those who are familiar with the short-lived 2003-2006 sitcom “Arrested Development” might chuckle when I say, “Taste the happy, Michael.” “Arrested Development,” which ran for three seasons before Fox canceled the show due to poor ratings, gained critical acclaim during its stint while attracting a cult following. Due to its unconventional humor, the show wasn’t […]