Archive: 2014
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Big Hero and Big Data in the Classroom
Spoiler Alert: This post alludes to important plot points of Big Hero 6! (more…)
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The Open Internet We Deserve
“…I’m asking the FCC to reclassify Internet service under Title II of a law known as the Telecommunications Act. In plain English, I’m asking them to recognize that, for most Americans, the Internet h
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The Politics of the Thanksgiving Turkey
The turkey is an iconic american food. Benjamin Franklin even wanted to make turkey the national bird. Tomorrow, Americans will join their family and friends to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, give thanks
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Modules for the makers: new rules in the smartphone industry
This is the first of a series of posts about Project Ara by Jaime Gonzalez-Capitel, discussing the benefits and challenges of modular smartphones and the validity of their design principles. (more…)
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Black Identity, American Race Relations & Popular Media
Tip #1: If you’re Black and are trying to create awkward tension in a classroom at Georgetown, mention race. In fact, the mere mention of Trayvon Martin or Michael Brown will culminate in a room full
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Living in a Material World
Guest Author: Jeremy Mohler Instead of asking how Millennials are reshaping the U.S. political landscape, I'll use this bit of digital real estate to invert that question: how is the U.S. politica
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Is Social Media Conducive to Political Engagement?
While most people have put aside their worries to prepare Halloween costumes, people in Hong Kong are still focused on their protest, posting every piece of related information to their Facebook pages
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24 Hours of Ebola Hysteria: Constant Content & Journalistic Integrity
On October 23rd, Dr. Craig Spencer became the latest victim of Ebola in the United States. Spencer, a NYC resident, recently returned from a Doctors Without Borders “Mercy Mission” in Guinea, when h
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Can the Mediated Experience Surpass the Authentic? A Case Study on Professional Football.
As I walked through the club concourse of FedEx Field, prior to the Washington Redskins’ home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, I couldn't help but notice the number of fans who were enjoying t
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Why Sugar Policy is Not a Sweet Deal for America
Americans consume a lot of sugar. A February 2014 Los Angeles Times article cites an AMA Internal Medicine study which states that 71 percent of Americans get more than their ten percent of recommende
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