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A former 911 communications operator discusses his time when internet first becomes popular.

This interview is with my boyfriend of two years, Zackary Powers and his experience with social media and the internet throughout his life.

We discussed how the emergence of the internet and phones changed the way we maintain relationships. We also talked about how formality has changed in the workplace and education.

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

[Recorded Friday, June 10, 2022] Alumnus John Cole (BS Arch '72) sits down for a solo One Small Step interview on the Lawn during Alumni Weekend. John remembers large events that took place during his time at the University, including...

Asking my grandma questions

Steve Desroches (47) and Jay Critchley (74) talk about ReRooters Day a holiday unique to Provincetown, Massachusetts that Critchley created in 1983. Celebrated every year on January 7 on the flats of the East End of town its a beloved...

Project for English

Interview about developing TV news and how it’s affected his life as he was a news anchor

This was an interview about the progression and future of the internet and online social media with Pat Moses, a clinical analyst

I, Abigail Steuart, sit down with my mother, Janet, to discuss changes in the media from her childhood to the present.

My name is Meghan Mastroberti and I’m a college student speaking with my mom Laurie Mastroberti about her experience with music and different listening platforms overtime.

In this interview, I am heard discussing what growing up was like before social media and the Internet was as popular as it is today. Not only do we discuss what life was like growing up without the Internet, we...

Jillian Jacobson a student of Virginia Commonwealth University interviewing her mother Lisa Jacobson about how she got her news and information before the internet.

This is an interview by 20 year old Darlene Johnson with her 51 year old dad, Kevin Taylor, about what life was like back then from a media and technological standpoint.

Conducted by Sharaia Hughes, a sophomore Mass Communications major at Virginia Commonwealth University. Interviewed today was Moya Shifflett-James. This is a glimpse into the personal life of a woman growing up in the 1960s. Communication has changed greatly, from dating...

Pierce Norman (21) interviews his mother, Deirdre Norman (55) about the differences and similarities in his life experiences with news and social media compared to that of hers. Join this interview to watch a mother and son talk about media,...

Ying Lu (19) talks with John Adams (57), the father of one of her friends, about how media has evolved over the years, and impacted him.

Grace Knicely (21) talks with her stepfather, Kevin Mozer (54). Grace is a VCU college student that is interviewing her stepfather Kevin who is a retired government business owner about how life was like when he was a kid without...

My best friend’s dad who immigrated to the United States about 5 years ago, talks about what life was like in Venezuela and Colombia before my time. We talked about how news, music, and television was given back when it...

Michael Proctor (21) talks with his mom, Kristie Proctor (43) about how social media has affected society and what role it plays in everyday life.

Camryn Anderson: 2020-12-02 21:47:03 Today I interviewed my mom, Kristen Anderson (42) and we talked about the shift from paper to digital media and the ways in which it has effected her growth and mine. We discussed a variety of...

Destiny Ramcharan: 2020-12-02 21:07:12 Destiny talks to her uncle, Gideon Girma (35) about his experience with media and his hopes for the future.

An exclusive interview with Psychology professor Ernie Chavez regarding the evolution of media delivery over time and how media conglomerates have developed.

I interview my Grandpa, a Vietnam veteran and retired U.S. Army Colonel, about his experience serving in the military and relying on older forms of media and the media coverage of U.S. military throughout his service. Our interview is finished...