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#NoFilter | Undergraduate Honors ThesisThe purpose of this study is to analyze the content of racially and ethnically diverse male and female fitness microcelebrities’ Instagram accounts to better understand the presentation portrayal of a fit, ideal body to the public. Student Work |
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'Earn it The Carolina Way'The premiere documentary screening of "Earn it The Carolina Way" was held in the Freedom Forum Conference Center on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at 7 p.m. The documentary — created by students in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media — showcases UNC’s 2020 NCAA national championship field hockey team. The documentary also premiered online at the same time. Student Work |
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'Feeding Dreams' | Undergraduate Honors ThesisThis thesis studies various documentary portrayals of American food insecurity and hunger, discussing the effectiveness of the storytelling and the values used in conveying the sentiments and experiences that people in low-income families face in relation to food insecurity. Student Work |
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'Living Galápagos'“Living Galápagos,” is a multimedia documentary project produced by students in Professor Pat Davison’s and Adjunct Instructor Tamara Rice’s spring 2022 “MEJO 584: International Projects” classes. |
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'Roids and Race | Undergraduate Honors ThesisThis study is a content analysis comparing the media coverage of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens during their respective steroid scandals from 2009-13. Student Work |
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'Snake your way to success' | Undergraduate Honors ThesisGiven the importance of innovation in journalism education, understanding what drives innovation in this context is vital. This study provides insights into how innovative educators work and think, and recommendations of how journalism administrators and educators can encourage innovation in their schools. Student Work |
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100 GallonsWith a $20,000 grant from UNC's two-year Water In Our World theme, “100 Gallons” — the school's interactive Web experience that explores the human connection with water — will include local and regional topics during summer 2013. Student Work |
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A Cold, Hard Look | Undergraduate Honors ThesisThe ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a social media craze that took over social media in the summer of 2014. The study sought to discover college student’s general opinions towards the campaign, to learn what reasons motivated participation (or non-participation) in the challenge, and ideas about what factors contributed to the campaign’s virality. Results indicated that the social nature of the campaign gave way for not only its success, but also its primary critiques. Student Work |
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A True CompanionSociety for News Design's 2014 Best of Student Design competitionFirst place: InfographicsDesigner: Melissa Borden '14 Student Work |
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Ad ClubThe Ad Club is an academic chapter affiliated with the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Student Work |
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