Today's Mass Media Consumption

     Now we all know that newspapers are not the main source of information now-a-days, although it might be for your grandparents, but the younger generation would much rather go straight to the internet to get the latest buzz on what's hot.

     It is pretty much a well know fact that everyone listens to the radio, whether your are at home, work, or riding in your car. Just about 63% of the population identified radio as their main source of information, as many as 83% reported listening to the radio at least occasionally. 

     Television is considered to be the most popular part of mass media. Many people enjoy watching television, not just because it entertains but it educates the audience as well. Television helps to influence the way people look at the world and make them change their views, which is why millions of people in their spare time watch TV. 

     Internet consumption is at it's highest. Some 43% of american households are connected to the internet, with 38% of Americans over 18 having access to the internet at home, 43% access the internet elsewhere (17% exclusively and in both places); thus, 55% of the population currently have access to the web. Internet usage has contributed to more people working at home as well as at the office. Traditional media will pretty soon be a thing of the past in the next ten or fifteen years. 

• www.peacebuildingdata.org/liberia/results/mass-media-access
• www.goodintentionsbook.com
• www.cs.ucy.ac.cy/courses/EpL011/readings/v01i0210.pdf

Rangers Feedback

     Taking the time to interview random students on campus Wednesday was very interesting to say the least.  Four students were asked how do they keep up with current news and gossip, and do they read or have they read the Ranger Rocket. The answers that were given were very similar to one another.
   
     Octavia Robinson, freshman graphic design major from Mayersville, Miss., said that she checks yahoo and her facebook profile occasionally to catch up on the latest buzz and entertainment. Robinson said that she doesn't really read the Ranger Rocket that often, but she recalls finding some very interesting articles within the newspaper when she did.

     Chelsea Simmons, sophomore computer information systems major from Senatobia, said that she checks facebook regularly, and she doesn't read the Ranger Rocket.

     Renetha Phillips, freshman law major from Independence, said that she regularly checks her facebook newsfeed and twitter timeline for the up-to-date status on what's hot and what's not. Phillips says that she does read the Ranger Rocket and would recommend it to anyone.

     Andrew Allen, sophomore music education major from Olive Branch, said he would normally go to facebook for updates, but pretty often he just checks the news update on his computer. Allen mentioned that he reads the Ranger Rocket occasionally, but doesn't necessarily read it to stay informed about Northwest.

To see the full length interviews for yourself, a link has been posted below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvuGvZYJQm0&feature=youtu.be

   


   

            Dalton Starkey, sophomore broadcasting major from Southaven was willing to share his life story me.

            Starkey mentioned that he was licensed to the ministry of the gospel at his church, and says that his true calling in life is to become a pastor.

            Everything was not smooth sailing for Starkey. Before reaching his sophomore at Northwest, he came across some academic hardship with his algebra class.

            Starkey describes himself not only as a leader, but as a very honest and loyal person, who will continue to grow by continuing to learn. He has a tough time dealing with stress and he has a habit of waiting until the last minute to do things. Starkey also struggles with procrastination.

            Starkey views Chris Tomlin as his inspiration, because he puts Christ first in everything he does and his passion and energy are contagious.

            Starkey feels as if he has learned the most from this father, because he taught him how to be a man and leader. He says that his mother has always been his biggest critic. She pushes him to the limit and makes sure that he is at his best. 

                                    

            Alex Akers, sophomore broadcasting major from Southaven, sat down with me to discuss some of his greatest achievements, his ups and downs, and how he anticipates on improving himself.

            Graduating high school and making it to college was one of the ultimate achievements for Akers. He also expressed how he failed to make his father proud because of the careless choices that he has made in the past.

            After graduating high school, Akers made a commitment to attend college at Northwest, and with his dedication and driven attitude towards success, he is determined to finish off his sophomore year strong, although laziness can be a weakness he says. He plans on finishing up his education at a four-year university and starting a family afterwards.

            Akers considers his father to be his biggest critic when it comes to being responsible and taking care of business, but he views Cam Newton (Professional Athlete) as his role model and sees him as a successful influence. 

            I had the privilege of interviewing Shelby Louwerens, sophomore journalism major from Senatobia. Louwerens was more than willing to share with me her greatest accomplishment thus far, which was getting accepted into the University of Mississippi.

            Louwerens describes her worst failure as being in a bad relationship, which pushed her to the point of not trusting anyone for anything. She views herself as being mildly psychotic and mentions that she will turn into a witch on a broomstick if the other peers fail to complete their tasks.

            Louwerens considers herself to be a strong writer who enjoys writing and being independent enough to write on her own, but she tends to hold grudges and burn a lot of bridges. She feels as if she will continue to grow by educating herself, writing, and obtaining a Master’s Degree in journalism.

            Role models are highly important for us. They give us guidance throughout life during our development. Louwerens considers her father to be a positive role model and her biggest critic. Louwerens says that although her father can be kind of rough, he is very supportive, and she considers herself to be a daddy’s girl. 

Introduction

After finishing high school and knowing exactly what his calling in life was, Terrell Wooten had made the decision to attend Full Sail University in Florida. He got accepted into Full Sail and had plans on majoring in creative writing for entertainment. Terrell soon realized that he didn't want to travel so far away from home his first year of college, so he decided to obtain an education at Northwest, which is in his home town of Senatobia, and across the street from the high school he graduated from.