Make Media Matter Blog
Make Media Matter provides a unique perspective on the issues of media literacy in these articles written by the Communication Students of Hofstra University.
The Devolution of Video Chatting
By Alexi Knock on 03/15/2010
Category: Assessment, Awareness
On a typical weekend night, a group of college students will gather around the computer and talk to people via video chat. Recently however, these chats have made the switch from talking to friends across the country to strangers across the globe. MORE »
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To Be Informed, Or To Be Entertained?
By Hannah Stahl on 03/15/2010
Filed under: Assessment, Awareness
It seems like since the debut of comedic news shows such as the Colbert Report, traditional news shows are having a hard time maintaining viewers. This is apparent not only in the Nielsen Ratings, but also on online via websites like Hulu which provide a variety of TV shows available for free viewing. It makes common sense. MORE »
The "All Access" Pass
By Emily Long on 03/09/2010
Filed under: Access
According to the results of a recent survey by BBC World Service, 4 out 5 adults around the world believe that having access to the Internet is a "fundamental right." I completely agree. MORE »
MTV: from Music Videos to White Noise
By Alexi Knock on 03/08/2010
Filed under: Assessment
Recently, the network that was formerly known as Music Television became MTV. Just MTV. This move reflects the slow and very, very painful killing of music the channel has been attempting since long before TRL (Total Request Live) was canceled. MORE »
When your the Limelight, Nothing is Private
By Jenna Masnyk on 03/05/2010
Filed under: Assessment
Standing in line at the supermarket, your eyes can't help but skim the headlines of various magazines and tabloids conveniently placed in front on you. Lets face it - news, gossip, and the latest drama is bound to reach you one way or another, but can you believe everything you see? MORE »
The "Golden Age" Myth
By Emily Long on 03/02/2010
Filed under: Appreciation
In this month's issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the results of a study on teens in New Zealand are released with some news which is not so surprising: Too much screen time can hurt the relationships teens have with their parents. MORE »
How Far is Too Far?
By Hannah Stahl on 03/01/2010
Filed under: Appreciation, Assessment
Journalists often struggle walking on the fine line between exploitation and reporting. MORE »
Breaking News: Ads on Twitter!
By Emily Long on 03/01/2010
Filed under: Assessment
Speaking on a panel with the IAB Annual Leadership Conference on Monday, Twitter's head of product management Anametra Banerji announced that the company is in the test phase of an advertising platform which will be released in about a month. Cue the theme from Jaws--ads are coming to Twitter! MORE »
Magazines Adapt to a Sour Forecast
By Alexi Knock on 02/24/2010
Filed under: Assessment
Newspaper's are not the only print mediums struggling to stay float. MORE »
Natural Disasters and The Media
By Bryan Berlin on 02/17/2010
Filed under: Assessment, Awareness
The earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince in Haiti a few weeks ago was devastating. Many people lost their lives and the damage done there was incredible. What was more incredible is how people came together to help with the relief effort in Haiti. There were relief concerts, numbers to text for donations, and celebrities on Twitter urging everyone to help support the cause. MORE »
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