Part 1: Influence I have used Twitter since high school for staying updated with news, but I never really tweeted. When I started this class, I decided to keep the Twitter that I had prior to this class. I wanted to keep my network from home and then build on it. I deleted all of […]
Read more "How @sydddrod became @sydearodriguez"Because this campaign took place at the very beginning of December, I thought it would be a fun idea to make a meme showcasing the debate people have whether Christmas should be celebrated before or after Thanksgiving. Objectives: get as many engagements on my personal content as possible create a community and discussion about the […]
Read more "The Thanksgiving vs. Christmas Showdown: Viral Content Challenge"Following the controversial 2016 Election, some citizens of blue California have called for the state to secede from the United States. The hashtag #CalExit has been the foundation of a huge debate on whether the 6th largest economy in the world should try to become their own state or even join Canada. On one side, Californians […]
Read more "Brexit 2.0: The #CalExit"Most people know what rowing is, but not necessarily what it’s all about. Furthermore, most people know what rowers do, but don’t know what a coxswain does. I’ve been a coxswain for 7 years now, and I can’t even count how many times I’ve tried to explain my role on the team. Here’s a little […]
Read more "What exactly is a coxswain?"Social media is a major source of connection in my life. “Staying connected” is such a cliché way to put it, but when I really think about how I use social media, there are very few aspects in my life where it is not involved. There have been a few times that I have considered “disconnecting” […]
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