Archive: The Gnovis Blog
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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
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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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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Lack of Female Comedic News Hosts Must Be Taken Seriously
Earlier this month, "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels announced that comedian Michael Che would replace Cecily Strong on the show's "Weekend Update" segment.[1] This is notable f
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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3 Ways John Oliver is Evolving Political Comedy Audience Participation
Guest Author: Thomas Hernandez gnovis Classroom Series: This semester, we will be publishing a series of guest blogs completed in various CCT classes. This blog was originally written for CCT 505, th
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The Colbert Report as “Soft News”
Guest Author: Angela Hart The Colbert Report airs at 11:30 p.m. on Comedy Central Monday through Thursday. The program is hosted by Stephen Colbert and can best be described as a “politainment,” [1].
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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Watch our panel on The Future of Film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTQy5AUCFnw
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog, Video
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#VogueArticles: How Twitter Users Reframe the Discussion
“It’s safe to say this time around, the world is thoroughly ready for this jelly,” claims Vogue writer Patricia Garcia, in the magazine’s latest article, celebrating the rise of the posterior in the y
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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The Celebrity Nude Photo Scandal: Who is at Fault?
The recent celebrity nude picture scandal has reignited the conversation about privacy and online sharing. Earlier this month, celebrities like Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence, discovered nude photos
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog
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Transforming Slacktivism to Collective Activism: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
In recent years, it has become popular for researchers to study why objects go viral. Specifically, academics and business stakeholders have sought to discover how specific videos, images, and songs
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Photography and Social Index: Documentation Obsession and Progressive Themes
Throughout the development of photography as art, and genres of photography, there has been an ever-changing remix of mediums, and a multitude of alternative methods for promoting ones’ work. Pierre B
Categories: 2014, The Gnovis Blog