In lecture this week something that stood out to me was how different using media is for someone in an influential position. While what they post can positively impact their image, one wrong post could take their platform away. #UWJ201 #313

In lecture today, Prof. Wagner told us about the spiral of silence. I know have definitely silenced my opinion to "fit in" more with those around me, have you? Is there a time where you think this could be dangerous? #UWJ201 #313

The article for the week was about what the "good life" is. Something that stood out to me was that even after high highs and low lows, people will always come back to their baseline level. #UWJ201 #313

Lecture today reminded me of the article we read two weeks ago on the alarm-patrol hybrid method used in media. Are peaceful protests made out as violent in news because of this method- highlighting the arrests or violence on the front page as an alarm and forgetting the positives? #UWJ201 #313

According to the article on horse race reporting, coverage of elections focuses on who's winning and losing and not on policies. If policies were more centered would elections have different results? #UWJ201 #313

In the article "Ads That Don't Overstep," the fine line between acceptable and unacceptable information used to generate ads is discussed. What do you think is the most effective way to find balance between the two, keeping consumers feeling secure and producers successful? #UWJ201 #313