Megan's Media Blog

While growing up, the news was something I often avoided. If I walked into the living room and heard any sort of reporter on the TV, I would turn around and find something else to do. I’m not sure how, or when, I developed this disinterest in the news, but in a sense it lead me to be ignorant to the issues happening in our world. As I got older, and the presence of technology grew, the news was not something I could just tune out anymore. With just the touch of a button, I now had access to more information from many different sources. The main three I consider my main sources of information are Facebook, New York Times, My mornings usually begin by having a cup of coffee and scrolling through various social media sites, as many people my age do. All these different platforms provide some news information, but the one I view the most is Facebook. According to a report, A News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2016, by jeffrey Gottfried and Elisa Shearer, 66% of Facebook users

Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently enrolled in my last term at LBCC. At the end of this term I will have my associates of arts transfer degree. In the fall, I plan to attend OSU Cascades in Bend,Oregon. I will attend the Liberal Studies program there as I work towards my goal of becoming an elementary teacher. Outside of school, I am passionate about working with the community. I enjoy volunteering and attending community events. I am most interested in learning how media has changed over the years. I am also interested in how this change in the media has impacted us as individuals and the way we perceive the world.