Mark Burbridge

Complications of Multimedia: The Issues That Plague Journalism

The digital landscape has greatly altered the field of journalism within the 21st century, granting immediate audience engagement and innovative multimedia techniques for storytelling. With that being said, journalists now encounter a variety of problems within this new era. For one, there is now a lack of clarity regarding who is considered a journalist. AccordingContinue reading “Complications of Multimedia: The Issues That Plague Journalism”

The Benefits of Student Journalism: Why and How To Get Involved

With the Fall 2021 semester being in full swing for SLU and other universities, many students are now looking for ways to get more involved on campus. For those wanting to be informed about campus developments, then the ideal choice would be student news organizations. Independent student journalist organizations provide an opportunity to learn aboutContinue reading “The Benefits of Student Journalism: Why and How To Get Involved”

Ferrite App Review

Ferrite Recording Studio, also known simply as Ferrite, is an downloadable app notable for its audio-editing capabilities. According to the app’s summary on the Apple Store, Ferrite promises a variety of editing features, including “move, crop, slice, fade in and out, or crossfade between clips just by overlapping them.” My motivation for downloading the appContinue reading “Ferrite App Review”

Multiplatform Journalism: What is it?

While journalism and newsrooms of old might have thrived on putting out newspapers for local citizens on stands, it is abundantly evident that the journalism field has grown much more complex with the emergence of new technologies. According to Poytner, the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) has stopped trying to gage the total numberContinue reading “Multiplatform Journalism: What is it?”

A Line Drive to Sports Business: Meet Matthew Kowalski

ST. LOUIS, MO-Enthusiasm, Caringness, and Ambition. These three characteristics are invaluable within any career field, and in the case of Matthew Kowalski, they have provided a clear road towards the Sports Industry. Since his early years growing up in Chicago, IL, Matthew has been entrenched within the world of sports, with both his parents beingContinue reading “A Line Drive to Sports Business: Meet Matthew Kowalski”