From beginning to end, senior year certainly saw some social media improvements. In January, my previously private Twitter account had only 26 followers. By opening my account to the public and actually engaging with the social world, I was able to raise that number to 143 as of the end of April. In that same […]
Read more "Engaging the World: A #NHsmc Experience"Ever since Netflix announced the return of the beloved show ‘Gilmore Girls’, many fans have been overwhelmed with excitement at the thought of returning to the fictional town of Stars Hollow, CT. However, the news has caused heated debates to resurface. Nearly eight full years after the show’s unexpected finale, fans are still torn over […]
Read more "The Great ‘Gilmore Girls’ Debate"There’s a lot of talk in the Internet world about what makes certain content “viral” and if I had the secret formula for how to make an infallibly viral image, I imagine I would make enough money to own large portions of the web. I do not have this formula. Instead, I explore virality in […]
Read more "Adulting with Disney: A Challenge in Virality"Going to the library to find books can be confusing. Sara Gatcomb provides a quick explanation of how to use the Library of Congress cataloging system to locate the reading materials you need. Follow Sara on Twitter: @Sara Gatcomb Produced and edited by: Sara Gatcomb Filming by: Ranbir Dhillon and Sara Gatcomb
Read more "What is “Library of Congress” and how do I use it?"The Academy Awards (also known as “The Oscars”) has developed a reputation as the biggest and most talked about movie award show of the year. Thus, it came as no surprise when the 88th annual show began trending on social media following the nominee announcement in January. This year however, it wasn’t the nominees that […]
Read more "Driving Diversity: The Story Behind #OscarsSoWhite"It’s no secret that modern social media are affecting daily lives. Digital platforms promoting self-expression and connection with others are among the most valued commodities in today’s global culture. As these platforms continue to adapt themselves to accommodate the needs of a “wired” society, the society itself must evaluate its own demands. Take for […]
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