Ryan FeatherstoneVaxxed and moodyYesterday, I got my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I’m so happy to be on my way to full vaccination, but today was rough. Early this…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneTwitter and Uses and Gratification TheoryTwitter is one of the most popular social media apps on the internet. It allows you to follow anybody on the app without the need for…Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneCorporations are Proud in June… But That’s Just For Clout.Over the last few decades, corporate America has decided that it needs to be more inclusive. We see this in their branding, but that does…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneModern Day MuckrakersThe muckrakers were a group of activist journalists. They focused their craft on corruption in politics, vicious business practices, and…Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneDo We Need to Fight Over a Vaccine?As we find ourselves in the midst of a pandemic, we are so lucky to have three vaccines with high levels of efficacy. I am no scientist…Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneMy Trixie Mattel AffinityTrixie Mattel (Brian Firkus) is a drag queen, YouTube star, and independent make-up mogul (Trixie Cosmetics). I first became aware of…Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneThe violence of the modern “Karen.”Recently, “Karens” have had a major romp to the front of our collective zeitgeist. “According to a popular meme, Karen is a middle-aged…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneMedia Priming & Our Extreme WeatherThis week the US has seen another extreme weather event. As climate change pummels our nation once again, the GOP is once again blaming…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneCable News and Agenda-Setting TheoryWe are in a historic period in our nation's history. Not only are we fighting a deadly pandemic, but there has been an attempted…Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021
Ryan FeatherstoneEvil Cats & Cultivation TheoryCultivation theory stemmed from the study of mass media and its effects on our beliefs and attitudes. George Gerbner advanced the theory…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
