Category BCM310
Knock, knock? Who’s really there?
The internet provides a mostly anonymous space for individuals to thrive and communities to flourish. Though can the two peacefully co-exist? There is much debate on the topic of trolling online, the art of slowing luring one’s prey into a trap, and whether it contributes or inhibits the online community. These “keyboard warriors” have become […]
Bad Apples
From the early days of the Nokia 3315, I must say I’ve become somewhat of a text-master, albeit self proclaimed. Texting under the desk during class all by feel became slightly more difficult with the advent of the iPhone but it was a task I quickly mastered and off I continued on my RSI inducing […]
Where is my fairy bread in the media?
As I walk through uni campus at lunch time, it’s hard to know which direction my stomach is pulling me. Should I head over to little Italy for steaming bowl of cabonara, indulge in a falafel wrap (extra hommus and tabouli) and strong Lebanese coffee, nachos at Unibar or a sizzling Mongolian beef? There is […]
Moooooc…. Stop that cow, there’s an apocalypse coming
So what is a MOOC you may be asking. Well, kind reader, these “Massive Open Online Courses” are platforms for students to connect online and freely share ideas and information. Some even have access to top ranking university resources. There are many pros and cons of the MOOC model, so let’s start on the up […]
From email to chainmaille
Over the past 3 and a bit years there have been countless times that I’ve walked into a class room or lecture theater and promptly turned on my heel realising I’m actually in an education class or worse, chemistry. So this week when our guest lecturer spun a tale of Feudalism, I was sure that […]
What does the future hold?
When I am asked what I am studying and reply with journalism, I am often met with a disheartening expression and “Aren’t you worried about finding a job?” or “I thought journalism was in decline.” Just like most things in life, we have a choice here. The future of journalism is at a crossroads and […]
Guidelines schmidelines
Despite the commercial incentives for majority ownership of mass media by limited corporations, it is not inevitable that power should accrue to a minority. The government has a role to play in allowing a corporation’s rise to power. Regulation of the media is designed specifically to ensure democracy is not obstructed by a commercialised media. […]
Son discours a fait une forte impression sur ses lecteurs
Whether you’ve stumbled here accidentally or you’re straining your eyes late at night marking my media blog (may I suggest a HD?), I hope you’re able to find something mildly interested, hopefully thought provoking and leave wanting more. So who am I, the girl on the other side of the screen? My name is Rachel […]
Red Canister Diaries 