Thursday, April 10, 2008

# 38 of the 95 Thesis











"Human communities are based on discourse—on human speech about human concerns."


This thesis struck a cord with me, as a communication major. We (all Comm majors) have studied for 4 years (give or take a couple) to master the art of communication in every realm we could possibly learn, or what was being offered that semester...
We have a huge advantage to most in this realm as well, the new social media. Before this class, I was fairly unaware of the conversations going on via blogs, network cites, etc. Now being more informed I feel as I have become a part of the conversation, maybe not as much as others, but much more than every before.
We have the opportunity to take what we have learned in all classes, including this one, and put it to use so that companies are no longer corporations that can't be touched. Most are realizing slowly but surely that they have to begin to communicate with their customers on a different level. A human level that provides a two way conversation instead of statements and ads. I am excited about reaching the career world at this time because so much is changing and I feel that we have a leg up on that change and are willing to keep learning about new ways to bridge the gap between company and consumer


Sunday, April 6, 2008

Me + Rolling Stone Mag = Love Forever


I can't help it, with all the new ways to receive information I still skip happily like a 9 yr old with a lollipop when I know it is the day my Rolling Stone Magazine comes in the mail. I can't help my committed love to the mag. I love the new music I find, the salty articles about the next "arshole" politician being called out for doing something really stupid. I am here to say that although Bush has been "way to easy", I give to the Rolling Stone for coming up with such hilarious and creative ways of showing the downfalls and stupidity of the man again, and again, and again, and- well you know that could go on forever.
But seriously, it's hard to stay that creative over the same stupidity for THAT long!! Yet I will have to say, that I love the articles in RC about politics, they have a great talent or ambition to write about big and small points on both sides of the spectrum. Another thing I love about my RC (as well as the Daily Show) is they make fun of everyone, they don't leave anyone out of the lime light! Everyone is cut down and beat up for their actions or remarks.
With that, I have found a new love within my dear RC, the RC blog, OH what joy and excitement I have when reading the short pieces and the comments thereafter!! I especially love the Capri Lounge
where all the editors (also known as gods) go to rant and rave/bitch about everything and anything. So enjoy all, and don't judge my old print ways, I have taken my old love and brought myself into the future, but always with my beloved RC.