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Emily's Blog: October 2007
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007. That's what you'll read on a Washington D.C. license plate. The theory has always been 'no taxation without representation' right? That's what led to the Revolutionary war. That's what led to the Declaration of Independence. That's what led to a democracy where "citizens of every state". So why did citizens of D.C. change their license plates in 2002 to read "Taxation without representation"? Because, those living in the nations capital are not being represented. In September...
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Emily's Blog: June 2008
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Back Home in Omaha. I'll never forget my first College World Series. I went with my older brother and my dad. We had perfect seats. They were in the Grandstand, almost directly behind home plate, two or three rows from the top. It was an afternoon game that ended up lasting well into the night. Miami was going head-to-head with Tennessee. Two powerhouse programs. The game proved to be wild. It set three new records, including most hits (41) and most wild pitches (7). Ever since th...
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Emily's Blog: Oprah Brings Star Power to Campaign
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Friday, December 7, 2007. Oprah Brings Star Power to Campaign. In class we discussed how stars portray social and ideological values. Oprah Winfrey. Is a prime example of this. She has several philanthropy projects, including a new girls' school she opened in South Africa, the Leadership Academy for Girls. Oprah is looked up to by regular citizens and celebrities alike. She has not only made a career for herself, but also jumpstarted the success of several others, including Rachael Ray. And Dr. Phil.
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Emily's Blog: September 2007
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Thursday, September 27, 2007. General Petraeus or General Betray Us? Has set off a firestorm in Washington. The ad has an image of General David Petraeus. With a caption underneath that reads "General Petraeus or General Betray Us? Republicans are outraged by the accusations made in the statement that Petraeus is trying to mislead United States citizens. This argument ties into our discussion in Mass Media and Society about the power of language. CNBC Chief Washington Correspondent John Harwood. It's one...
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Emily's Blog: July 2008
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008. As global citizens, everyone deserves a chance to succeed. I will always be a proud citizen of Iowa and of the United States, but through recent experiences,. I've come to realize that I'm also a global citizen. In May I spent two weeks on a study abroad trip to Namibia in southern Africa. It was a global health course studying the AIDS epidemic that has ravaged the country. I spent time with people who live in one room houses and earn less than $20 per year. All I have to do to ...
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Emily's Blog: December 2007
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Friday, December 7, 2007. Oprah Brings Star Power to Campaign. In class we discussed how stars portray social and ideological values. Oprah Winfrey. Is a prime example of this. She has several philanthropy projects, including a new girls' school she opened in South Africa, the Leadership Academy for Girls. Oprah is looked up to by regular citizens and celebrities alike. She has not only made a career for herself, but also jumpstarted the success of several others, including Rachael Ray. And Dr. Phil.
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Emily's Blog: Black Friday
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Saturday, November 24, 2007. Yesterday, we had our tv on most of the afternoon. It served mostly as background noise while we caught up on homework and chores around the house. However, as I watched CNN, I got more and more annoyed. A majority of the coverage focused on the day after Thanksgiving shoppers. The day, referred to as Black Friday, is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Do I really care that Molly from New Hampshire had already gone home once to unload her car? The Daily Times Herald.
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Emily's Blog: In the Spirit of Christmas...
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Saturday, December 1, 2007. In the Spirit of Christmas. Our discussion of ethnicity in Disney movies. Really got me thinking. Children are bombarded with all these images. With sincere effort, we could use these images to educate children about diversity. Not only are most men who play Santa at malls and Christmas parties white, but so are the Santas in books and movies about Christmas. This is a classic example of a structuring absence. I did a Google Search. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). What I e...
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Emily's Blog: Back Home in Omaha
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Back Home in Omaha. I'll never forget my first College World Series. I went with my older brother and my dad. We had perfect seats. They were in the Grandstand, almost directly behind home plate, two or three rows from the top. It was an afternoon game that ended up lasting well into the night. Miami was going head-to-head with Tennessee. Two powerhouse programs. The game proved to be wild. It set three new records, including most hits (41) and most wild pitches (7). Ever since th...
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Emily's Blog: Blogging opened opportunities for career journalism
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Friday, November 30, 2007. Blogging opened opportunities for career journalism. When James Kurisunkal began his blog Park Avenue Peerage 10 months ago, he never could have imagined where it would lead him. Kurinsunkal had always been interested in royalty and the socially elite. So, from his dorm room at the University of Illinois, he began a blog about the young socialites of New York City. Obviously, in Kurisunkal's case, the pseudonym worked. I still feel it's something that should be avoided. What I ...
