Logos Commercial


T. Boone Pickens Commercial

This is a logos commercial about alternative energy.

Media Example #15

I thought Liz's article was really interesting. I use the word 'like' a lot, but I notice when other people say it and realize it has become popular word that shows the difference in speech patterns between generations. This article was one of the most interesting media examples we've had, so informative!

Media Example #16

I think this was a good media example because it was a funny and interesting story, but Daniel did have a point. Was it really news worthy? I think sites like the Huffington Post are nice because you can browse through their website and read stories that aren't so depressing, which is often times the case on sites like the Washington Post and The New York Times. I enjoy reading news stories like these once in a while.

Media Example #14

I thought Charlie's example was great and not something I have not seen before. I thought the topic was really interesting and different, but barstool put a different spin on it. I think barstool is a good blog, but I am definitely going to check this section out again.

Media Example #13

I liked Joey's example because it fits really well with our weekly blog assignments. Most of us are new to the blogging world so it was interesting to read about. I also love the Huffington Post because they have really great writers!

NIKE press release

1) I think it was smart of NIKE to go towards being environmentally friendly since it is becoming popular for companies to have at least some sort of eco-friendly product. The way the press release talked about their new impact was smart; using numbers and materials makes it seem more real than just telling the reader you're reusing.

2) The press release also did a good job of advertising by talking about two popular sports, football and basketball, and all of the new equipment this line will produce for athletes.

3) The press release in general was well written. It focused on saving raw materials and repeated in numerous different ways how they will be recycling and reducing their materials. NIKE also did a good job of incorporating athletic terms like "28 soccer pitches" into their press release.

PEYTON MANNING

PEYTON MANNING OPENED NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE DENVER BRONCOS TODAY. CLOSING THE DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE TENNESSE TITANS AND SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. SIGNING MANNING WOULD MEAN THAT THE BRONCOS WILL TRY TO TRADE CURRENT QUARTERBACK TIM TEBOW. WE WILL HAVE MORE AS THE STORY DEVELOPS.

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Travel Trend

The trend I chose is the new phenomenon in the health world, which are healing vacations. The idea of "wellness" in terms of traveling has become more popular; they provide pampering with the addition of improving your health. This was more of a slide show of traveling trends in general but each trend gives the reader more information for more research. I enjoyed the following things in this article.

1) Quick and easy read about the trend

2) The use of quotes from a reliable source

3) The option to pursue further the idea of healing hotels with the use of a link

Media Example #12


I love Annabelle's example. Meeting nice people is the best and I love when there are stories about all the good things going on in the world because news can be really sad most of the time. I also liked that the story included a video. The Huffington Post does a really nice job with their news stories and the contents of their news stories. It isn't just text and they have all different types of stories.

Media Example #11


I think Lindsay's example is a really good example of mass media because Facebook is creating reasons for more people to stay on Facebook, keeping their attention on their site. But I think it is a good way to keep people updates. I know that not only does the Washington Post have an application, but Yahoo has one as well. There are so many more outlets for news with Facebook and Twitter around.

Media Example #10


I love Caroline's example. My friends and I love C of C memes and I agree they do create a sense of community between the college students since it is something we all understand or know about. This is a really good media example.

Media Example #9


Annie Rose's media example was long and since I don't watch Six Feet Under it wasn't the most interesting article. But when all my favorite shows end in the summer I might remember this and watch it during a rainy day.

Wildlife Exhibit-Marion Square

If you went to Marion Square this weekend you were probably there to view the Wildlife Exhibit. Rain boots were necessary with large rain puddles making it difficult to get to the numerous tents and overcast clouds suggesting more rain. But none of that mattered to all of the children who were running around dragging their dogs to and from tents with parents right behind them.

The most popular tent was towards the back with red and white stripes; it housed the mammals, which ranged from sheep to African porcupines. My friends and I were lucky enough to enjoy a free cup of grain, which allowed us to feed sheep, goats, a Scottish Highland, a zebu and a yak. The yak had the most unusual mouth with perfectly square, white teeth and a nose softer than any animals nose, probably in the world. Those unaccustomed to the smell of animals might not enjoy walking through the tent, but the warm breeze that came through the tented lifted away most of the odor.

Outside the tent the air was filled with the smell of elephant ears and pulled pork sandwiches. The pulled pork sandwiches were definitely a bit of a rip off. My friend ordered a sandwich and pink lemonade only to realize that they only gave you half a sandwich.

Besides the mammals tent, Birds of Prey set up a section outside where you were able to ask questions about the owls, falcons, and other large, dangerous birds. Besides those two tents and the reptile tent, the entrance to Marion was filled with bungee jumps and blow up moon bounces. To the left were about five different Chevy trucks and cars with a free t-shirt for those who completed a survey; I now own a large size Chevy t-shirt.

After meandering about, playing and petting with all the dogs, we left. If you were not willing to pay a full day pass for the kid moon bounces and a bungee jump there was really nothing else left to do. The exhibit did appeal more towards the family, which was apparent when walking down King Street and realizing you have seen more kids on this Sunday than every other day combined this semester and last.

Tsunami: steaks-seafood-sushi


In downtown Charleston near the corner of Market and East Bay is where the steaks, seafood, and sushi restaurant Tsunami can be found. My first experience at Tsunami was with my dad. It was recommended to us by his then girlfriend who acted a little too young for her age, and who for some reason I always pictured with a cosmopolitan or mojito in hand.

I was expecting a cheap sushi place that one might find on Venice beach in Miami, but I was wrong. Its style of decoration is Asian with a modern twist; blue lights, a large fish tank, and a bar. Dark wood and black boothes along the walls makes a more intimate space, yet the restaurant does a great job with making the space flow. Yes, maybe somewhat Miami Beach, but chic.

The atmosphere is young and fresh with quick service and great sushi. This is a great place to go for the young couple or those who are tired of the classic Southern restaurants speckled across downtown Charleston. You will not find elderly couples from the Carnival cruise ships or large, 10+ family groups with screaming kids.

The dining hours are from 4:30pm-12am and the bar hours are from 4:30pm-2am. I highly recommend stopping by some time for their modern atmosphere and fresh sushi.

Stonehenge Event Piece


For my event I am going to an Art History lecture on Stonehenge. The presenter is Professor Mike Parker Pearson and he will be covering the new discoveries surrounding Stonehenge, specifically the results of the Stonehenge Riverside Project. The sources I hope to talk to are: Pearson himself, the Art History department chair and those involved in having Pearson come speak, as well as those in attendance.

Media Example #8


I really enjoyed the article and Joe's picture, I am extremely jealous! I think Eric Wilson did a good job of showing Christian Siriano after 'Project Runway', after winning four years ago it is time to move on. Which is exactly what this article talked about. It was interesting and I love Christian as a designer.

Media Example #7

I liked the simplicity, but the funny animations like the one from Mrs. Doubtfire were hilarious and really added to the blog. If I was just searching the internet I probably wouldn't stay on this blog for long though because nothing else really caught my attention.

Question Lead

I found my article from the Huffington Post and can be found here.

"What lies ahead for planet Earth? In the next 50 million to 200 million years, geologists have predicted that the continents will smash together to create one big supercontinent that scientists call 'Amasia.' But a new computer model suggests that geologists may have to slightly shift their thinking."


I really liked this lead because although it was a question lead it grabbed my attention. The question was so open ended, but what I liked is that after the question the reader was given more information. The last sentence really draws you in because you want to know about the new computer model.

Media Example #6


I loved the website HelloGiggles! Once I read "founded by Zooey Deschanel" I knew I would enjoy this website. I like how it is a simple website that does not overwhelm the reader with too much text, which a lot of websites tend to do. Or websites tend to have a complicated website layout, but HelloGiggles provides a simple layout which makes it easier for the not so savvy internet surfer. Thanks for sharing! This is going on my bookmarks bar for sure.

WhoWhatWhenWhereWhy


My article come from the Journal Gazette.

Who: The article is about Indianapolis and Hoosiers in general.

What: The article talks about the effort that Indianapolis put into the Super Bowl and the great reviews that the city received.

When: It takes numbers from a 10 day period, specifically when the Super Bowl village opened.

Where: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Why: This event was important for Indianapolis as a city and may have a good economic impact on the city as well as receiving future tourists. This was also good for Indiana as a community, especially Indianapolis.

Media Example #5


I am not the biggest fan of relationships and I have really only had one, so it was hard for me to relate to the article which I think is an important part of a blog. But I did enjoy how the author put it into 5 easy tips and kept them short and to the point. There are a lot of blogs about love and romance and they tend to be repetitive in their posts, but the author had a goal in mind when writing this, which was things to do before marriage. I think with a topic so abstract it is important to have an idea of what you want the reader to take away from the blog post.

Media Example #4


I loved Lauren's example! It was funny and included pictures. I especially enjoyed the Alot example and now whenever I happen across the word "alot" I am going to imagine a big hairy creature. And although it was a rant about incorrect grammar it was not just a blog going on and on about grammatical errors, which I find a lot of blogs to be about. It was nice to see a funny rant for a change. 

Media Example #3


I loved Julia's example. It was so much better to watch and listen to a video about the fashion rather than read about it, which is what makes writing for fashion so difficult. I also liked that he captured normal women walking around and didn't just use pictures from the runways. I am definitely going to check out his other video posts from now on. Thanks for sharing!

Design for the Winter



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During the winter months the home becomes a large part of our daily lives, especially those who live somewhere covered in snow five months out of the year. Once the holidays pass an emptiness fills the house; for those lounging around the house this is a good time to change things up and reorganize. Anything from a new paint coat to a new container will make you feel more organized and active about your space. Often after the holidays there are some great deals from places like The Container Store and Home Depot. This closet turned office space is the perfect example of organization and style at its best. So use some of your holiday money and go buy a cute cork board for ticket stubs and random business cards or a nice drawer organizer so you can always find your favorite pair of socks.

Lia's media example

Media Example #1

I liked Lia's article and I think Glamour is one of the better magazines. I also don't think I am the only girl who enjoys reading love related articles written by men. It is a new perspective and it also gives me hope that there are mature enough men out there to write for Glamour.

Media Example

Media Example

http://www.indystar.com/article/20120123/LOCAL18/201230311/If-Patriots-Colts-town-least-Manning-waiting

Since I went away to boarding school in high school I’ve read the Indy Star almost every day. Indiana may seem like an open space of nothing, but once a Hoosier always a Hoosier. The Super Bowl coming to Indianapolis is one of the biggest events that I can remember ever gracing our town, besides the Final Four tournament that has often occurred in Indianapolis. So when I heard that the 2012 Super Bowl was going to take place in the Lucas Oil Stadium I almost peed my pants and so did every other Colts fan, we had so much hope to be the first team to go to a Super Bowl until...this summer when Peyton Manning’s surgeries failed and nine other Colts’ starters were dropping like flies and it became clear that the Colts would not make it. That is when every Colts fan knew that the next best thing was to NOT see Tom Brady win his fourth Super Bowl ring on Peyton’s turf. This article perfectly describes every Indiana resident who is a lover of the Colts and I will be sending it to my old high school science teacher, a lover of the Patriots.