Analysis of Interactive Features In WaPo’s Inauguration Timeline Map

January 25th, 2009

The Climax of New Media and Obamamania Many have argued that Obama's candidacy would have been less successful if it had not been for the support of candidates who were mobilized and brought together by digital and social media technologies. Then, it makes sense that a lot of buzz surrounded the role of new and social media when covering President Barack Obama's inauguration Read More...

How much video is too much video?

January 18th, 2009

As the inauguration approaches, I would love to be in D.C.  Chicago's been THE place to be for long enough though, so I'm happy staying here.  I anticipate lots of crowds, and not lots of access to the interesting sights, parties and get-togethers. But I would like to see video, lots of video, to make me feel as if I am there Read More...

"Alternative Storytelling"

January 11th, 2009

I have a problem.  I'm interested in too much.  After the first week of my second quarter at Medill, I have eight story ideas I'm working on.  To give you some perspective, we are supposed to have 15 done by the end of the quarter. There are 11 weeks in a quarter.  8 times 11 = 88.  88 does not equal 15 Read More...