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 Blog Entry #9 - Media Synthesize  After having multiple discussions about the power of media and as well as doing research for the third major essay, my perception of media hasn't changed but has been further supported by new and existing information. Although I am not super against it as I am a daily social media user, I believe that Media controls society in a multitude of ways.  Image Source Ever since the norm of social media people have been blinded of reality by imagination. It has shaped people's perception of others based on their behaviors and lifestyle. For example, when the average person sees a celebrity showing off how they live their lives, it influences others into trying to do the same ultimately leading to unrealistic expectations. I too have experienced this in the past in my early days of social media, but as I matured, I understood thinking this way is only hurting my well-being.  Image Source As stated previously, I am not 100% against social me...

 Blog Entry #8 - How to Enhance your Everday Life. Many people think of stretching as something only athletes do to warm up or recover from a hard workout. The truth is, stretching benefits far beyond that. From flexibility to improving posture, incorporating a stretching routine into your daily routine can help your overall well-being. In this blog post we will be discussing why. Image Source Stretching is most commonly known for improving flexibility , gradually lengthening muscles and tendons increasing your bodies range of motion. Improving your flexibility can help ease everyday task and reduce the risk of injury when doing physical activities. Hunchbacks can be an unsavory appearance. As a college student leaning over a desk most of the time, maintaining good posture for a long period of time can be challenging. Having poor posture can cause muscle tightness and stiffness which also contributes to other issues like back and neck pains . Stretching is able to counteract these ...

Blog Entry #7 - #Hashtag  The hashtag symbol has become a popular symbol amongst our online communities. From once used as a numerical value indicator to now a way for people to interact and socialize with each other. The birth of the hashtag can date back to twitter of 2007 , where people used hashtags on their post to categorize them with related topics or themes by simply putting # before a word. It has facilitated engagement allowing opinions, thoughts, and ideas being spread out all around the globe.   image source One of the most significant impacts of the hashtag is its effectiveness in social movements. In the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the hashtag has served as a call of unity, rallying supporters all over social media for change. It brought awareness and created/amplified voices with videos and articles being disputed on big networking platforms, mobilizing communities to demand equality and justice for the black community. The success of this movement has bro...

Blong Entry #6 - Nutritional Value in Athletics Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and well-being as it affects how our bodies operate. While many people correlate it to weight gain and physical appearance, its importance extends far beyond that. Athletes are the prime example of physical excellence, pushing their bodies to the limit to reach peak athletic performance. Nutrition is often overlooked as a significant element in sports success, despite the importance of training, talent, and technique. With proper nutrition we are nourishing our body providing it with the essential nutrients necessary to preform and recover at a high level. Athletes Food Pyramid An athlete's diet requires more of the average intake. Athletes are required a well-balanced diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals to support the body in demands of rigorous training and competition. Carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy for muscles during exercise, while proteins...

 Blog #5 - Local Story Response Coming out of high school, I saw a lot of my friends opt out of college and either enroll into the military or directly join the workforce. I understand that everyone has their own paths but getting a degree showcases personal and academic achievement. After reading an article by former governor Doug Ducey, I couldn't agree more with his stance on education and how it "opens the door to countless economic opportunities." With the Achieve60AZ program, Individuals can find themselves in front of many opportunities as well as the potential of receiving a higher income.   Another article I read from the publisher azcentral highlighted the difference of earning between Arizonians with and without degrees . Cited information from the U.S Census Bureau, Arizona citizens with a bachelor's degree as their highest indication of education make 67% more in median earning than those with a high school diploma, and those with a diploma make 21% mor...

 Entry #3 - Slanted Media NBC News In today's digital age, access to news outlets have become more accessible than ever. However, being granted such informational wealth comes along with its own challenges. Slanted media has become one of the more common issues among the media landscape, jeopardizing the reliability of information and further disorientating reality.  Slanted Media refers to news outlets or platforms presenting favored political ideologies or interest. They can present themselves in various different forms such as selective reporting's and framed or altered stories, with the intention of catering to a specific audience or influencing. Ultimately, biased media generates favoritism towards a side of a story. An example of such is the ongoing controversy surrounding former president Donald trump.  Donald Trump has countlessly been portrayed as a terrible person. Multiple news outlets have negative coverage pertaining his character and actions.  Even thos...