Tag Archives: News

Sandbagging the Teabaggers

Posted on 17 April 2009 by

In the past, I have not been reserved in my speaking out against the mainstream media (read HERE and HERE). And two days ago, my feelings were no different.

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Unemployment rates increase drastically

Posted on 10 December 2008 by

Full article can be read HERE.

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HPV vaccine stirs controversy

Posted on 21 October 2008 by

Sara Hughes spent months in and out of hospitals. At first, no doctor could tell her what was wrong. Then, once they found out what was wrong, no doctor knew how to fix it.

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It’s a Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad Generation

Posted on 9 October 2008 by

I need to begin with this disclaimer: All of the events I’m about to describe happened in my journalism classes at BYU. And while BYU is, admittedly, not an accurate representation of the rest of the country, I will extrapolate … Continue reading →

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24-hour news: the downfall of journalism

Posted on 12 September 2008 by

24-hour news is destroying America.

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Addicted to Pop

Posted on 21 February 2008 by

(not to be confused with “Addicted to Soda”, an ailment plaguing 73% of Americans) There’s this thing out there social scientists call a “para-social relationship.” It’s the kind of relationship where Bob knows a lot about Joe, but Joe doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on 28 November 2007 by

According to Merriam-Webster, (which is it dictionary? Merriam or Webster? Pick a side. We’re at war!) something is newsworthy if it is interesting enough to the general public to warrant reporting. Unfortunately, what the general public considers interesting is usually … Continue reading →

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