How to explain me in one sentence… I thought I knew myself but this is making me rethink everything! Like most people, I am a multifaceted human being. Coming up with one single sentence to describe myself is an obvious challenge. It feels like I could take my sentence in so many directions… Should myContinue reading “Only One Sentence…”
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Yes, Fake News is Bad. No, Fake News is not Scary.
Fake news… you hear about it, you talk about it… and at some point, you’ve probably consumed it. Clearly, news is a sticky situation in our world today. It’s nearly impossible to find a non-partisan source, we are averse to anything that doesn’t align with our beliefs, and it’s difficult to tell whether something isContinue reading “Yes, Fake News is Bad. No, Fake News is not Scary.”
Public Relations… and basically all of my thoughts on it
Public relations is formally known as the strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and the public. In my own words, it’s the crucial job of creating strong bonds between a company and its potential connections in an effort to build and maintain the most attractive face for an organization or brand.Continue reading “Public Relations… and basically all of my thoughts on it”
Now is the Time to Make Changes within Print Publications
Being able to consume news is absolutely vital to our world and factual, reputable news is even more imperative to a smooth running society. In today’s day and age, journalism and media are facing some difficult challenges that have never been faced before. Print media is dying out and digital media is the new newspaper.Continue reading “Now is the Time to Make Changes within Print Publications”
Facebook is a Choice.
With the intent of a “more open and connected world” and the mission to “give people the power to share,” Facebook was born in February of 2004. Mark Zuckerberg, notorious today, began this company as a simple guy with dreams of engaging just a few hundred people with his new software. Little did he know,Continue reading “Facebook is a Choice.”
Online Connection: A Blessing and a Curse
At this point in time, it is inevitable that most people have at least one relationship that consists online, began online, is stronger because of online connections, etc. Whether this relationship is keeping in contact with relatives who are far away or making new friends through apps and similar interests, online relationships are extremely prevalentContinue reading “Online Connection: A Blessing and a Curse”
We Take Convenience for Granted
This week, I was challenged to stay completely technology free for 4 continuous hours. A challenge this was, indeed. I chose to complete this task on a Wednesday, but this wasn’t random, of course I was going to be strategic about this project. I chose Wednesday because it is usually my busiest day of theContinue reading “We Take Convenience for Granted”
To Stay On or Turn Off
Nearly once every week I click my phone on, open my messages app, and immediately click my phone right back off. This same thing happens with emails, Snapchats, and GroupMe messages. The ease of connection in our world in incredible. I’m not sure I would survive college without the ability to call or text myContinue reading “To Stay On or Turn Off”
Tech and Media from an Observant Perspective
My name is Ruthie, welcome to Ruthie’s Writings. Currently, my life revolves almost completely around the fact that I am a student. I’m living in a dorm, attending classes, I see my friends more than anyone else, and I’m trying to soak up this lifestyle. I am from Kansas City but am living in OmahaContinue reading “Tech and Media from an Observant Perspective”
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