The News in New Media

Corona Virus Catch-Up

Authors: Taylor Summey, Katy Trawick & Janeth Sierra-Rivera It has almost been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began ravaging the world. Many of us have adapted to a new way of life: social distancing, wearing masks and staying home rather than going out with friends. Though we have accepted this new reality, the discussion […]

A First Week to Remember: What Does Social Media Say About President Biden’s Executive Orders?

Authors: Brennan Schmidt, Amy Makin, & Madison Wilson President Biden and his administration have been busy since the inauguration. The president has signed 29 executive orders over the last three weeks on issues ranging from climate change to the federal workforce to COVID-19 economic relief. The president’s three most recent executive orders address immigration. The […]

The #impeachment Continues

Authors: Marika Thwin, Madysun Green & Janeth Sierra-Rivera The drama in Washington D.C. continues this week as former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is wrapping up. Between the dates of Jan. 30 and Feb 6, 2021, there were almost 3 million total mentions of the impeachment across all types of media – with posts reaching […]

Remembering Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Lost But Never Forgotten. Authors: Brennan Schmidt & Janeth Sierra-Rivera Whether it be yelling out “Kobe!” as trash is being thrown into a nearby trash can or having followed his incredible basketball career and knowing all of his NBA achievements, the name “Kobe Bryant” has become a well-known name to all those who know a […]

r/wallstreetbets Rode GameStop Stock #tothemoon

Authors: Marika Thwin & Madison Wilson This week on Wall Street has been a whirlwind for everyone. The biggest headline? r/wallstreetbets rode GameStop stock #tothemoon by taking down hedge funds. The conversation started on January 11, 2021 when GameStop welcomed three new directors to their board. People believed that this leadership would help the company […]