Marshall McLuhan, a Canadian born scholar, poses an unconventional look at mass communication, but one worth exploring further. According to McLuhan, a message’s medium says more about us and society than the message itself. McLuhan was not one to shy away from the spotlight. He became known, in part, because…

Take a second to think about the last time you came across an article, editorial piece, video, or even a commercial that compelled you to either do something or adopt a particular viewpoint. Have you ever wondered if you were a willing and active participant in this process? Persuasion has…

Do you recall the last time you sat down to read a newspaper or watch the evening news? If you are like me, you probably haven’t done either one in quite some time. Neither one of these two mediums are convenient. Instead, I rely on my phone to keep me…

Imagine this: the year is 1938, you and your loved ones gather around the family radio to tune into the one device that can keep you connected with the world around you — the world’s events, news stories, and entertainment. You begin to listen to what you believe to be…

Supporters of Israel in its ongoing conflict against Palestinians often ignore the casualties of war: innocent Palestinian children. — It almost seems cyclical; every few years we hear of Israel and Palestine exchanging rocket fire, the suffering of casualties, an armistice, and then a period of silence and forgetfulness ensues. During the cease-fire, Israel rebuilds its enormous and deadly arsenal with the support of its allies — mainly the…