My name is Ambour Leal and currently I am 20 years old. My major is comm journalism and I am a junior student at Lamar University. I was raised in the countryside near a small town called Freer, in southern Texas. To further describe myself, I would say that I am more on the introverted, reserved, and quiet side. One ofContinue reading “About Me Essay (As of Fall 2021)”
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Southern States Plan to Reopen Amid the Pandemic
Amid the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown, at least three Southern states are pushing to reopen their economies. Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee have released plans to open some non-essential businesses as soon as Tuesday, April 21. “We believe that we can do this if compliance remains at the high level that it has been, we canContinue reading “Southern States Plan to Reopen Amid the Pandemic”
Media Engagement and a Reflection of Authority
Discussion 6 I believe holding anyone accountable, regardless of status or standing. In a way, the media does sometimes play the role of “watchdog”, such as by questioning or exposing certain figures or leaders in today’s society. However, regardless of whom they choose to throw the spotlight on, it would be just as much likely to say that thatContinue reading “Media Engagement and a Reflection of Authority”
Reflection on the Social Media Train
My score was 1/40 (https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/). Although for some questions, I did experience both so I opted for the most realistic answer/the one I tended to do more. Perhaps my score is a bit higher, but this is what my answers have scored me as. 1. I think apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat were designed to try and keepContinue reading “Reflection on the Social Media Train”
Tandem Language Exchange
With the language exchange service Tandem, anyone around the world can connect with native speakers of their target language within minutes. Whether it’s on the app or website, with Tandem, anyone with a phone, computer, tablet, or other devices that can connect to the internet can sign up for this free service. “If you’re readyContinue reading “Tandem Language Exchange”
Online vs physical classes amid the Covid-19 Outbreak
I feel like having classes on campus or in the physical setting has its own set of pros and cons, it could be much better than just staying at home. On campus, if you see the professor every day, you can easily ask questions when you do see each other, rather than wait ages to respond via email,Continue reading “Online vs physical classes amid the Covid-19 Outbreak”
About Me
January 26, 2020 Born in Alice, Texas, Ambour Leal is a 19-year-old girl currently attending Lamar University. Her major is Communication Journalism and she had just started her second semester as a freshman college student in late January. She chose her major for two main reasons: for her love of storytelling and the desire toContinue reading “About Me”
Personality Profile of a Classmate
TyZhane Joy Babineaux is currently a student at the university with big dreams of fame, opening a dance studio, and success. “I would already want to have beautiful popular music out, fans, a TV and radio show,” Babineaux said. Aside from the wish of being the “IT” girl, she hopes to be a role modelContinue reading “Personality Profile of a Classmate”
Covid-19 and news coverage
I simply hope that the COVID 19 and its effects will pass quickly, especially if things will get worse before they get better. I feel that the U.S may have possibly underestimated the virus or simply didn’t take it that seriously in the beginning. As of right now, each time my family turns on the news,Continue reading “Covid-19 and news coverage”
What news topics I think are oversaturated or poorly covered…
Poorly covered: Lately I’ve stumbled upon some news about a locust outbreak in Africa and possibly other countries. I wouldn’t have known about this event if I hadn’t stumbled upon a video online by chance. I feel like topics like these should get more attention, especially if it is far-reaching and serious. Oversaturated: As ofContinue reading “What news topics I think are oversaturated or poorly covered…”
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