Humans have always been thirsty for news, but the way news is gathered and shared is changing every day. The velocity of journalism is changing in parallel with the evolving technological means that facilitate getting, sharing, and exchanging information. After it used to take years for some news to travel outside of their edge, technology and the internet have […]
Archive for February 23, 2016
Bonjour and welcome to the wonderful city of Paris, France. Known worldwide as the city of love, Paris is the desired location for honeymooners and those looking for a bit of romance. From scenic walks along the Seine River to ascending the Eiffel tower, there is certainly a lot to do in this city rich […]
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Tags: eiffel tower, France, honeymoon, louvre, nicolas rodrigo, notre-dame, Paris, romance, travel
Tags: eiffel tower, France, honeymoon, louvre, nicolas rodrigo, notre-dame, Paris, romance, travel
Features and feuds: The importance of Swift vs. West
Posted by: Tatyana White-Jenkins | February 23, 2016 | No Comment |A good feature story is meant to not just inform, but entertain. Feature stories gravitate towards topics that the public is interested in and further elaborates on the matter in an entertaining way. A way in which feature stories garner attention is by illuminating recent controversies that the public seems to be fascinated by. Last […]
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Tags: controversy, kanye west, Tatyana White-Jenkins, taylor swift, The Feature Section
Tags: controversy, kanye west, Tatyana White-Jenkins, taylor swift, The Feature Section
Roman contributions to journalism: The acta
Posted by: Alec Moore | February 23, 2016 | No Comment |The Roman acta was the first example of a newspaper to be produced in Western civilization. The acta began being posted publicly in 59 BCE during the reign of Julius Caesar, and its contents were actually similar to the newspapers of today. There were two different types of acta when Caesar decided to make the […]
Local crime reports appeal to many Americans, curious about the current state of events in their neighborhood. This need for news is paired with an expectation of timeliness, and the sensational topics of the day are awaited on the 6 o’clock news. Unfortunately, the press does not have the ability to be present at every crime scene. Some […]
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to read the news for just a penny? That is what the Penny Press provided! The Penny Press made it possible for anyone, not just rich people, to read the news. That is why it was very popular with the American public. More and more people began buying […]