Welcome

My name is Samantha, and I started this blog for my Mass Media and Politics class. For a while I wasn't sure what I wanted out of this blog, but I did not want it to be just another item on your endless required reading list. There has been frustration with many mainstream media outlets for their bias or unwillingness to report meaningful news. Bennett says that "Bias is in the eye of the beholder" this is true the frame of your personal beliefs is going to shape how you receive the information any media outlet gives you. However, I think that it is important to be well informed whether or not you agree with the facts. Many people seem to have "given up" on media, and others think that it is pointless, but as an intelligent member of society you should know what is happening around the country. Throughout this semester I am going to highlight topics in the media and try to present a complete view of the issue. I have added a survey to this page so that you can vote on what topics you would like to see. Hopefully by the end of this semester we will see if people want a thematic viewpoint or if they are willing to settle for ongoing emotional drama.