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Shorter Media, Shorter Attention Span

Shorter Media, Shorter Attention Span

Ashley McCormick December 13, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall TikTok, YouTube and Instagram all have one thing in common: using short videos to reel viewers in. I first noticed these shorts on Instagram and watched them occasionally....

Comfort Songs

Comfort Songs

Ashley McCormick November 29, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall We all have those songs we come back to. Whether it is during a particular season or mood, it’s just the one. I consider these songs to be comfort songs. Just like...

A Balancing Act - Screens!

A Balancing Act – Screens!

Ashley McCormick November 15, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Within the past year, many work and school-related events  moved online. A laptop can now be a music player, a meeting room and a lecture hall depending on the...

Physical Media in a Digital Age

Physical Media in a Digital Age

Ashley McCormick November 1, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Physical forms of media like books and music have seen a decline in recent years as digital forms are becoming the preferred way to access media. Is there any way to...

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