Over the past few weeks, national focus has shifted away from political drama to put the spotlight on the questionable actions of some of the largest brands in the country, Pepsi and United Airlines. Both companies made mistakes that went viral, and consequently stirred national
This past week, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch endured 20 hours of hearings to prove that he is worthy of a prestigious seat on the nation’s highest court. Gorsuch was questioned by 20 senators—11 Republicans and 9 Democrats—led by Judiciary Committee chairman Senator Chuck Grassley.
In August, I analyzed how Facebook was impacting the news industry with its news feed and trending stories algorithms. News outlets have been using Facebook to get their stories viewed, but are not necessarily promoting the most informational stories. Just a few months later, it
After months of seemingly endless political tension in America, football fans looked to the Super Bowl for a break. Fox Broadcasting Company went into its programming with just that in mind. The network aimed to create a sense of unity by taking precautions to avoid
With 21st century technology giving us instant 24/7 access to information, anything without a screen and an internet connection seems archaic. So, do people even listen to radio anymore? The answer is yes, and for good reason. The digital age has created an inviting world
In the days following Fidel Castro’s death, it seems as though the world is split in half between those mourning and those celebrating. Some of the mourners are not who you might expect. The dictator’s reign lasted nearly 50 years and continues vicariously through his
Many Americans are dreading the outcome of the upcoming election between two of the most disliked presidential candidates in American political history. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have stirred up drama, hope, and contempt throughout this election cycle, leaving voters searching for a light
Media bias is nothing new – the term “liberal media” is thrown around regularly by conservatives, and Fox News has been crowned the face of conservative outlets. We’ve seen obvious bias in our two-party political system, and the most recent headlines have largely focused on
No breaking news story today is complete without a captivating image. These images become associated with all aspects of the story, and sometimes become the story. This has certainly become the case in many recent headlines, where the story becomes less about the issue, and
When Facebook launched in 2004, it was an individual social profile directory. It has come a long way since. Today, Facebook is essentially a live feed not only for individual life updates, but worldwide events. Since the start, we’ve seen the addition of profiles and