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Alla Kachanivska
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Internet Memes: an Element of Coping Mechanism or a Tool for Propaganda Disinformation?
Alla Kachanivska, a Ukrainian graduate student at Brooklyn College, examines the role of memes in the Ukraine-Russian War.
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Hannah Conner
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Facebook’s Metaverse, Virtual Reality, and Bertolt Brecht
A German playwright from the early 20th century introduces a response to a contemporary concern.
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Johnna Solan
- Jun 2
- 3 min
Social Media and the Years to Come
Social media has drastically changed how we interact with one another. Has it really made us more connected?
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Kiana Boston
- May 31
- 3 min
Sensationalism in the Media
How does the media wager sensationalism? And how is sensationalism a threat to media literacy?
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Jenna Hofmann
- May 19
- 3 min
The Influence of Social Media on Children
Social media has both a positive and negative influence on children. Sacred Heart University student Jenna Hofmann details how
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Lauren Zupkus
- May 17
- 3 min
Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, Indeed
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls demonstrates how media representation can influence body image tropes
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Taylor Barone
- May 12
- 3 min
The Issue of Body Image in the Media
Sacred Heart University student Taylor Barone discusses the intersection of media literacy, body image, and beauty standards
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Brianna Daniele
- May 5
- 4 min
Social Media and Its Effects on the Classroom
There is no denying that social media has transformed the landscape of our entire lives. But, how can it be used in the classroom?
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Shashidhar Nanjundaiah
- Apr 26
- 3 min
The Poison that Failed
Absolutist free speech is not real, so as governments are reluctant to act against hatemongering, global corporations find their conscience
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Gregory J. Golda
- Apr 21
- 6 min
Breaking Boba: Walter White's Transformation vs Boba Fett's Puzzling Rebirth
Why did The Book of Boba Fett's convoluted storytelling confuse so many fans? Citting Aristotle, Gregory J. Golda explains why.
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Antonio López
- Apr 12
- 4 min
Just Look Up!: The Sixth IPCC Report, Polar Temperature Spikes, and the Slap Seen Around the World
This is the second in a series of six blog posts about media literacy and the climate emergency
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Alexandre Le Voci Sayad
- Apr 5
- 4 min
Lifelong Learning Culture Demands “Multidimensional Literacy”
Alexandre Le Voci Sayad discusses the importance of “Multidimensional Literacy”
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Gregory J. Golda
- Apr 1
- 4 min
The Twists of Turning Red
Greg J. Golda watches Disney's Turning Red with a special guest
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Michelle Rosen
- Mar 24
- 4 min
Cartoons: Stereotypes and Social Awareness
Sacred Heart University student Michelle Rosen discusses cancel culture and cartoons.
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Gregory J. Golda
- Mar 4
- 4 min
The Odessa Steps 1905, 1925, 2022
The best film you've probably never seen comes from 1925 and has never been more relevant than today.
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Gregory J. Golda
- Feb 22
- 6 min
Dopesick Reaches Back to Try to Tell a New Story
Sacred Heart University professor Greg J. Golda explores Dopesick's older inspiration.
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Bryan Bushey
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things
Sacred Heart University Junior Bryan Bushey takes a look at media's role in ensuring cybersecurity.
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Erin Fleming
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Battle with Barbie Imagery
Sacred Heart University student Erin Fleming discusses the impact of media representation on body image.
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Antonio López
- Feb 8
- 5 min
Don’t Look Up! Getting the climate conversation started in Media Literacy (Part 1)
In his first post of a five part series, Antonio López examines how climate action and media literacy converge in Netflix's Don't Look Up.
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