Changing Course

Cody N. Tackett Even though I’m not a communication major (rather an English & Healthcare Management major), this class has shown me how media is a part of nearly every aspect of our everyday lives. Without some form of media in our homes, we are disconnected from the world around us. Furthermore, this class has…

Cody N. Tackett Frasier Frasier is by far my favorite TV show of all time, and I watch it daily (usually while I’m falling asleep at night). Both the writing and acting is superb, and this can be backed up with its 37 Emmy awards; surpassing the Mary Tyler Moore Show in 2002 for most…

Cody N. Tackett Although I wouldn’t consider myself to be an “avid” podcast listener, I do occasionally listen to podcasts that pertain to some of my favorite shows. For example, there is a podcast called the Critical Cast in which the host who only identifies himself as the “Critical Android” discusses TV shows, with a…

Cody N. Tackett Humans have been fascinated with body image for centuries. Those who lived in Ancient Greece felt that a beautiful body was reflective of a beautiful mind. The Ancient Greeks also believed that their deities took on the form of humans, and therefore a “perfect” body image was considered a symbol of strength…

Cody N. Tackett Newspapers are currently the oldest surviving medium, but since the beginning of this century, they have been playing “defense” to maintain their share in the media market. Sadly, many newspapers across the globe have been forced to merge with other publications or close altogether. In an effort to maintain some of their…

Cody N. Tackett The question is often posed to math teachers by their students, “Why do have to learn these equations?” To which the teacher usually replies, “Because you use math in your everyday life, even if you don’t realize it.” English teachers seem to receive this question much less frequently, but the same argument…

Cody Tackett The Cultivation Analysis Theory proposes that we (as media consumers) shape our perceptions of the world based upon what we read and watch in the media. This theory applies mostly to television, where images of war, crime, and turmoil can be seen in movies, TV shows, and of course the news. There is…

By: Cody Tackett North Korea Tests New Missiles; Placing the U.S on “Edge”. Through the media this week, I learned about the launching of test missiles by North Korea, which has put the United States on edge. Two of the country’s new hypersonic ballistic missiles were launched on Tuesday under the command of King Jun…