The Spring 2011 semester is coming to a close. Tomorrow I have the start of my finals and then it’s off into summertime. I’ve really enjoyed my…… Read more “The end of another semester”
Category: online journalism
Osama bin Laden dominates social media for (hopefully) one last time
Dubbed one of the world’s greatest terrorist masterminds, Osama bin Laden was finally “taken out of the picture” in Pakistan on May 2nd, 2011 by U.S. Navy…… Read more “Osama bin Laden dominates social media for (hopefully) one last time”
Facebook wants to be the new Groupon?
In a recent article by the NASDAQ community, Facebook has released a feature on their website allowing users to access “Facebook Deals.” The feature has the potential…… Read more “Facebook wants to be the new Groupon?”
When you post online, it’s for forever.
While many people claim that they understand the Internet, they keep proving to me that they really aren’t knowledgable about it. Most of the people who I…… Read more “When you post online, it’s for forever.”
Is my resume from 2010 still applicable in new technology 2011?
I never knew applying for things could get HARDER and more INCONVENIENT as prospective employers progress towards “easier” and “quicker” ways to apply for their positions. But…… Read more “Is my resume from 2010 still applicable in new technology 2011?”
Society’s tablet frenzy!
Tablets are the new technological craze and society can’t get enough of them. Neither can I, but that was not always the case. When the iPad came…… Read more “Society’s tablet frenzy!”
Fundraising with social media and cyberspace
This past weekend was the University of Iowa’s annual Relay for Life event. I believe I have talked about the event in a past post, and if…… Read more “Fundraising with social media and cyberspace”
Social networking deja-vu
On Sunday night I was playing intramural soccer when I challenged the player with the ball and in doing so, I re-tore my right ACL that was…… Read more “Social networking deja-vu”
Facebook: The Crimestopper
This past week there were a few stories about how Facebook has helped Iowa police departments to capture various disturbances: • A few days ago a South…… Read more “Facebook: The Crimestopper”
Is watchdog journalism no longer acceptable in an overly capitalist world?
Recently, it was announced that the Iowa House has approved a bill that prevents animal rights activists from getting hired on farms so they can secretly record…… Read more “Is watchdog journalism no longer acceptable in an overly capitalist world?”
