Category Archives: Sensationalism

Sensationalism, Cannibalism & Sick Media Appetites

Posted on 06/10/2012 by Echo

by Echo Xie World news has been pretty scary lately. All of a sudden, “cannibalism,” a word we only previously heard in movies or prehistorical tales, is seemingly topping every newspaper and every website.  

For most of us, the stories … Continue reading →

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Searching for Truth in a World of Death, Violence & Media Voyeurism

Posted on 10/22/2011 by csmith111989

by Corey Smith Depictions of violence and even death are oftentimes sensitive subjects to broach. However, when viewed under the lens of the media, these topics gain a unique sense of importance in that audiences can be extremely receptive, perhaps … Continue reading →

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