Student-authored articles on current communication research
By: Annabelle Blake, Edited by: Megan Montgomery Social Media Cleanse Series When presented with the opportunity to do a media cleanse, I was up for the challenge. I’ve done many social media detoxes in the past, but I have never taken a cleanse as far as eliminating texting and internet use on my phone. So …
By: Riley Koerner Edited By: Lydia Doss We’ve all done it. We’ve all taken one look at someone from another country and made a quick assessment about what personality and characteristics they would most likely have according to their country’s stereotypes. If you met someone from Japan at a business conference, you might assume they …
By: Claire Buerger Edited by: Lydia Doss Long-distance, for me, is 674 miles. That number is what’s making me miss out on holidays, birthdays, and other important events with my significant other. It’s been over two years, and I am still not used to the distance. After a lot of begging, I finally agreed to …
BY: Logan Matthews EDITED BY: Lydia Doss Recently, the men’s clothier Allen Edmonds ran a marketing campaign citing statistics that 80% of hiring executives view shoes as being extremely important and only 51% of men wear the correct shoes to a job interview. They have an entire portion of their website dedicated to helping men …
By: Michael Benkert Edited By: Lydia Doss To disclose or not to disclose? That question comes around when you start a new relationship, whether it be a girlfriend, longtime friend, or even a complete stranger. Why can this be a scary topic? Because people tend to stay away from risk and vulnerability. Creating friendships across …
By: Sydney Stanton, Edited by: Lydia Doss Imagine going into your new dorm room on move-in day for the first time. After stalking your new roommate on social media all summer, you finally get to meet them in person. You are probably not only excited, but also nervous. Right before you walk in, your mom …
By: Katie Beth Dorris Edited By: Lydia Doss You’ve been waiting for this moment your entire young life. The moment that you are finally out on your own, paving your way through your adult life, making your own decisions. College is a time of exploration, fun, responsibility, and new experiences. It’s likely your relationship with …
BY MICHAEL PAYNE EDITED BY RYAN BIGELOW INTRODUCTION For many people in the LGBTQ community, coming to terms with their own sexuality is one battle, but having to disclose their sexuality to others is often the hardest part of their journey. It is important to note that every person is different, and each person is …
BY KATE KNIPPER EDITED BY RYAN BIGELOW Life can be hard. Sometimes, we just need someone next to us to hold our hand, give us a hug, and tell us everything will be okay–or look at us through a screen and say the same things. Picture Scott and Camille. The couple met in high …
BY LYDIA DOSS EDITED BY RYAN BIGELOW As a freshman in college, there are many things I worry about: grades, money, friends; the list goes on. Newly single, I did what any millennial looking for a date would do–download Tinder. After a lot of swiping left, I finally went on my first coffee date. There …