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Social media can be a positive
By Joshua Miles Social media has seemingly taken over our entire lives. Everything we hear or see comes from social media these days, from rumors to live events to political news. Over half the world population is on social media,… Read More ›
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Biden’s media strategy works for him. What about the people?
By John Conlon With the recent passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, an expected $3 trillion infrastructure bill and two mass shootings in a week, the press is eager to interrogate the president. Is it in Biden’s… Read More ›
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Coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial misses the big picture
By Richard Lee Coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial has been detailed and emotional. The journalists covering the trial are bringing us into the courtroom – and the trial itself is livestreamed for the whole world to see. But reading… Read More ›
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Radio: The Opening Day that Wasn’t
Talk and music for baseball fans who expected to watch the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals opening day match-up — from Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s April 2 radio show on WSBU-FM (88.3). Lee’s show streams live… Read More ›
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The numbing effects of the 24/7 news cycle
By John Pullano By the time you finish reading this sentence, I am sure that your smartphone will have lit up, dinged or vibrated at least once. If you are a news junkie like me, you have the New York… Read More ›
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$1,400 Stimulus Check: What Does This Mean for Americans?
By Isabel Wilson A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting Americans financially. Schools are not fully reopened; businesses must follow capacity limits, and many are still left unemployed. These circumstances have resulted in many having to rely on… Read More ›
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Denny Wilkins
Many a time students have said to me, “I’ve got to give a presentation before an audience and I’m so nervous. What can I do?” My advice is always just two words: Speak slowly. So why speak slowly, they ask…. Read More ›
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We must hold powerful figures accountable for their actions
By Haley Sousa (Photo by Mike Groll/Office of the Governor) After coming under fire for attempting to cover up nursing home deaths during the beginning of the pandemic, the last thing Gov. Andrew Cuomo needed was more scandals if he… Read More ›
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It’s time to enact restrictions on paparazzi
By Cameron Perks Is it okay to put a constant line of stress and constantly poke at the bubble of privacy toward people who we see as celebrities? Paparazzi should have a higher standard of restrictions when they are trying… Read More ›
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COVID-19 pandemic raises data privacy issues
By Chloe George Our country’s increased use of technology and internet throughout the pandemic is in need of serious government regulation. This has been a large topic in the media throughout the recent presidential campaign and within the regular news… Read More ›
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