Terrible Transforming Technology

As discussed today in class, we have come to know tons of technology forming over the years. The iPhone is the newest and latest craze this year. The iPhone and other forms of technology is growing and improving Apple's name, but I feel they harm society.

Looking back to 1850s, telephones weren't thought of. But in the 1870s, Alexander Graham Bell jump-started this idea that has not ceased to morph. People in those days communicated and went along daily with no iPhone applications, camera in their phone, or portable Twitter, just to name a few. In fact, if they heard all of those things we are connected to, they would probably be appalled and stunned that we have all this time to play around on our phones. They went along living happily by a simple telephone to merely call another person.

I feel our society has become selfish and always wanting something new to entertain ourselves. Teenagers who purchase cell phones think their phones are "lame" because it doesn't have a video camera or cannot log into the Internet at their every whim. It's ludicrous that we depend and rely on entertaining applications that we just keep paying more money for.

On the other hand, I know updating technology makes this world more beautiful. I understand that without technology our society wouldn't flourish. Improvement of technology is inevitable, but I just feel that we rely too much on it.

The Arizona Republic

I have traveled long and far, great distances, fast plains, from the distant town of Mesa, Arizona to this beautiful university. As Mesa is a vast and lengthy 600 miles away, I have been given the opportunity to follow one hometown media. I chose the Arizona Republic, the state's local newspaper. Unfortunately, I only have the chance to follow it online, and as I do, I notice some things I admire.

For one, I love how the Arizona Republic is very organized and simplistic. I believe people searching for topics that peak their interest will be available to them at a mouse click. It is very complicated and confusing when you have such clutter clouding you're monitor and you end up becoming overwhelmed. Being organized extremely helps readers. At the top of the webpage they have the categories you see in any ordinary newspaper. With one simple click you have all the breaking news stories in that category you picked.

Speaking of breaking stories, I believe the Arizona Republic is very timely and up-to-date, which is a key ingredient in a newspaper corporation. I guarantee the issues involved in the columns are important and valuable to Arizonians, whether it is the state or national level.

Unfortunately, every newspaper needs a little work. One flaw I can find is it is not edgy and eye-catching. There is nothing about the Arizona Republic that excites me to log into the website. It is very factual and to the point, but it is not vibrant and inviting.

I am a big advocate of the Arizona Republic because I had the opportunity to share my story of receiving a full ride gymnastics scholarship along side my single parent. It was published during my senior year of high school. Click here to see the article. You may say I'm biased for the Arizona Republic since I was in it, but as discussed, it has a lot to offer.

What is Journalism? Who is a Journalist?

As discussed in class, journalism is the only occupation that is discussed in the United States Constitution. With the right of free speech, journalism will always exist in this country. It is a way of society staying connected with each other and their recent news. Journalism plays a great role in America. How else will society know about current events happening in the next town or state over? How else will society know about changes made in their own city’s legislation? How else will society know Paris Hilton’s recent scandal? The list goes on, and journalism is about capturing the stories and revealing them to all who want to know. Also, journalism never has a day off. It is a 365-day job and 24-hour system that never sleeps. If it takes a break, it could miss out on an important lead. In plain terms, journalism is reporting timely facts and information on all levels for all citizens.

America needs journalists who are hungry to search for the truth and display it to society. Journalists need to have the love for writing and sending out information. They need to be honest, accurate, and timely. You certainly do not want to receive your information and find out that it is untruthful. Also, you want your information timely. You do not want to discover your information multiple days later. Journalists are here to find the relevant and interesting facts and let it be known. There are many types of journalists as well, and they can go into many different fields, such as broadcast, newspaper reporters, free-lance writers, bloggers, etc. Journalists are always needed in a democracy.