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 […]

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 […]

WandaVision: Visually Enticing but Completely Confusing

Authors: Amy Mackin & Janeth Sierra-Rivera Among many other things, the year 2020 marked the first year without a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film in over a decade. So it came as no surprise that Marvel fans were excited for the new Disney+ (pronounced Disney Plus) mini-series, “WandaVision.”  The series is based on well-known characters Wanda Maximoff, […]

Insurrection at the Capitol

A Twitter analysis of the attack on the U.S. Capitol Authors: Noah Britt & Janeth Sierra-Rivera The United States Capitol has become a recognizable symbol of democracy, both nationally and internationally, because the building itself represents liberty and the ideals of freedom as expressed in the United States Constitution. As a result, the building has […]