New Media – Global Student Square

Tunes for travel: Check out this Spotify playlist for the world’s cities

October 23, 2017
Beatrice
Cities, Culture, New Media, Podcast/Audio

The cities of our world are constantly changing and progressing and so are its people and their music. And that's why we've come up with this Spotify playlist for people in the world's striving and thriving cities.

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STORYMAP: The journey of Rahman Amiri

November 29, 2016
Beatrice
Crisis & Conflicts, Europe, Here Today, Immigration, Interview, New Media, Top Stories

When we read an article about a refugee’s journey, we don’t get the same impression as when we actually talk to the person who took the steps to flee his country for another place.

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INFOGRAPHIC – Political Trading Cards: First 100 days

November 1, 2016
Kellen Browning
New Media, News, Political Trading Cards, Politics, Top Stories

Much attention has been paid to Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's campaigns, but what will happen after one of them is elected?

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Infographic – Political Trading Cards: First Time Voting

October 20, 2016
Kellen Browning
New Media, Political Trading Cards, Politics, Top Stories, USA

Is this your first presidential election? Whether you're a teenager who recently became eligible to vote or someone who hasn't chosen to visit the voting booth until now, this interactive guide is for you.

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INFOGRAPHIC – Political Trading Cards: Swing states

September 26, 2016
Kellen Browning
New Media, Political Trading Cards, Politics, Top Stories, USA

In U.S. presidential elections, most candidates focus on a handful of swing states. Learn what makes a state a swing state and why those states are important with the second of GSS' political trading cards.

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INFOGRAPHIC – Political Trading Cards: Third-party candidates

September 19, 2016
Kellen Browning
New Media, Political Trading Cards, Politics, Top Stories, USA

Learn about 2016 presidential candidates Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party nominee, and Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee.

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Rally by rally: A timeline of Trump talk

March 14, 2016
Beatrice
And We Rise, New Media, News, Politics, USA

Amid rising tensions at political rallies held by GOP presidential contender Donald Trump last weekend, I compiled this video timeline of statements made by Trump on the right to protest, #blacklivesmatter, and what he intends to do both for his supporters and against those who protest at his rallies.

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Had Enough Hate? Join #IStandWithMuslims

March 1, 2016
Beatrice
And We Rise, Global Student Square, Justice & Equality, New Media, Top Stories, USA

Two students. Between us, 690 miles, six states, and two religions. One tweet. And then, suddenly, one voice.

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To See or Flee: A Muslim Teen’s Guide to Twitter

February 26, 2016
Beatrice
New Media, Opinion

By Hannah Shraim GSS Correspondent An extremely potent tool is present in our world today. It allows us to connect with people from all corners of the globe in a matter of seconds. It is the fastest way to spread…

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Tracing the difference between Islam and ISIS on Twitter

November 16, 2015
Beatrice
Justice & Equality, New Media, News, Politics, Top Stories

STOCKTON, California — President Obama, GOP presidential candidates, and U.S. governors spoke out today on the subject of Islam and Muslim migrants today amid growing calls for restrictions on refugee flows. In a press conference in Antalya, Turkey, where he attended a…

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