After taking ASCJ 200 this semester and discussing topics that revolve entirely around current events and today’s latest news, I was curious to see how relevant the topic of fake news was within students across USC’s campus, regardless of major, age, or grade. After reading this article posted in The Guardian and looking at the stats … More The Truth about Fake News
Click here to view my infographic. In today’s society, there are numerous current events revolving around women and issues they’re facing from harassment to inequality. Due to the culture surrounding these issues, I wanted to focus on the gender wage gap present in today’s climate for my infographic project. I aimed to highlight how prevalent … More Mind the Gap
Starting this blog post, I found that while I’m aware of my identity, it’s not something that I’ve ever broken down into parts or truly analyzed. However, looking at the identity wheel, pictured below, I found comfort in knowing exactly where I stood with each piece of myself and being confident with each one. I … More Fitting in with the Surrounding World
Back in 2015, a toddler washed up on a Turkish beach alone and was reported dead shortly after being found. The boy, who was only three years old, was from Syria and had been trying to escape with his family, including his older brother, mother, and father. While this is one horrific depiction of what … More Message through Manipulation
News, pictures, and quotes can circle through the internet like wildfire and can often be accused of contributing to “fake news”. But what happens when you dive into examining artifacts that you personally believe might be tampered with and misleading? Earlier today, I was scrolling through Twitter reading news about Hurricane Florence that is currently … More SMELLing through the “Facts”
In today’s world, practically everyone is seen with a technological device attached to their hip. These devices are practically an extension of ourselves and it’s almost as if we’re unaware of how they impact our lives. So what happens when you test yourself to really analyze each app you open or each video you watch in … More Simultaneously Connected and Disconnected
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