WWE Taking up the Fight for Women?

By Jasmine Hayward: On Friday April 27, WWE hosted the Greatest Royal Rumble event at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but as the BBC reported the company's female wrestlers were not allowed to attend. This all started when Vince McMahon tried to put a list of female wrestlers on the roster. …

OP ED: The Will to Overcome: A Nation’s Fight Against Itself

By: Sam Blake: When it comes to acts of domestic terrorism, there is no room for comfort amongst any of us. The feeling of safety has almost been eliminated because, there is essentially nowhere to turn. One day, police are shooting and killing an unarmed black man such as what happened in Sacramento, CA in …

Laser Focused Hounds, Set Eyes on Strong Finish

By Sam Blake: On Wednesday, the Assumption College women's lacrosse team took to the Multi-Sport Stadium in Worcester for a conference battle against the Yellow Jackets of American International College, (A.I.C). While this contest was hard fought, the numbers didn’t lie. The women of Assumption were in control throughout much of the brisk April night, eventually coasting to …

Let’s Fight and Find the Cure

By Julie Craven: Almost everyone knows of someone who is battling cancer, or knows someone who has lost their battle. It takes such an emotional toll on families, and it takes a lot of bravery and hope to overcome. Are we close to finding the cure? Will there ever be a cure? Relay for LIfe …

Op-Ed: The Human Effect

By: Sam Blake: In our world today, it’s easy to come to this conclusion: people don’t always make the best decisions. From food to eat, to cars to drive, and even to garbage disposal. It is understood mankind isn’t made up of the most eco-friendly people. Sometimes we come across extreme cases of human error …

Update: The Wait is Over! #RedSox announce Martinez signing #MLB

Staff Report: The Red Sox announce JD Martinez signing through social media... https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/968135261946335234 https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/968146950867603457 More on the signing, including details on the terms of the deal and what Martinez's bat can do for the Red Sox lineup from MLB.com. https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/968169737237786624 Martinez wasn't in the Red Sox lineup for Monday afternoon's Spring Training game against the …

Leading ivory trade investigator Esmond Bradley Martin Murdered in his own home

By Alexa Currier: Elephant and Rhino lovers across the globe are mourning the loss of one of the world's top Ivory Trade Investigator’s, Esmond Bradley Martin. On February 4th, Martin was found by his wife, dead on the floor of his home in Nairobi, Kenya, with multiple stab wounds. Martin had just come home from …

The Evolving Role of News on Twitter and Facebook

Americans are more likely to get news on Twitter and Facebook than ever before. Our new study explores the similarities and differences in the role of news on these two social networks. Source: The Evolving Role of News on Twitter and Facebook

News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2017

Today, 67% of U.S. adults get at least some news on social media. Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat serve as sources of news for more of their users, though Facebook still leads as a source of news for Americans. Source: News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2017

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There's always something developing ... on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.  The morning newspaper or the nightly TV newscasts are no longer the only sources of information. We will explore the ways journalists use social media to gather information, create conversation, and promote their work. This class will be constantly adapting and changing.  There is …