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“Don’t Look Up”: Why Selfishness is Humanity’s Biggest Flaw
Read more: “Don’t Look Up”: Why Selfishness is Humanity’s Biggest Flaw“Don’t Look Up” is a film about humanity’s self-interest. It’s a cynical portrayal of our deepest flaw: selfishness. Journalists are not immune to this shortcoming: they are more concerned with furthering their careers and personal lives than they are with covering essential news. Throughout the movie, major organizations care more about views and audience traction…
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Timeline of Vegetarianism
Read more: Timeline of VegetarianismMany people mistakenly believe that vegetarianism is a recent practice. However, it dates back centuries. I thought it would be interesting to trace the timeline of vegetarianism with this interactive timeline. Today, there are an estimated 1.5 billion vegetarians globally. Please click below to see my work!
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The Light of Boston
Read more: The Light of BostonI really loved taking these photos of Boston last week on Jan. 26. I think they showcase the beautiful natural light of our city. If you’re interested in the entire gallery of images, please check out the photography tab under my art portfolio!
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Reflections from Nikki Usher’s Book: “Interactive Journalism: Hackers, Data, and Code”
Read more: Reflections from Nikki Usher’s Book: “Interactive Journalism: Hackers, Data, and Code”I really like how Usher’s story about an interactive river rapids article. Due to unimaginable technological advancements, we are now able to emphasize certain dangers through interactive journalistic pieces. It is easy to ignore or overlook a printed story warning you to visit a river. Those stories don’t resonate with you or effect your emotions,…
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The Power of Interactive Journalism
Read more: The Power of Interactive JournalismThe incredible interactive journalism piece, “Postcards From a World on Fire,” was a punch to the gut. The interactive opens with a visual of the world burning, with the following words predicting a dark future: “Cities swallowed by dust. Human history drowned by the sea. Economies devastated, lives ruined. These 193 stories show the reality…
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Online Journalism: What it is, What it isn’t.
Read more: Online Journalism: What it is, What it isn’t.I was awed by a 2020 online journalism piece by Henry Fountain and Jeremy White. In our current society, we have a hard time conceptualizing the extent and magnitude of climate change. This article, titled “Rising From the Antarctic, a Climate Alarm,” is enlightening and impactful. Rather than explaining the Antarctic’s ice melt in complex…
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Welcome to my blog!
Read more: Welcome to my blog!Hello everyone, this is where my blog posts will be from now on. They are part of reflections for my digital storytelling class. Enjoy!