News intake in a changing world

I interviewed my father on his relationship with news throughout his life. The changing scope of news and media since the 1960’s.

News Reflections.

My Personal Reflections on the news.

JaLynn Evans Mass Communications Media Project

Today I will be interviewing Shanel Evans and we will discuss the importance of media from when she was growing up, and how it has impacted her life.

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Nicholas Connell and Bobby Esparza

One Small Step partners Nicholas Connell (26) and Bobby Esparza (30) reflect on their upbringings, the news industry, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two Generations Apart: Life in the World of Media

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,...

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Joan Putney and Tim Issacs

One Small Step partners Joan Putney (72) and Tim Isaacs (58) discuss their views on race and politics, share their upbringings, and consider challenges in education.

The decline of media into the 21st Century

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

Introducing children to the news and media

An interview with my mom about introducing children to the news and media, particularly in today’s global pandemic.

Through the Eyes of a Traveler : Changes in Mass Communication In Different Countries

My father traveled quite a bit during his childhood, spending time in Yemen, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, India then finally the United States in 1979. In this interview, we talked about the various mass communications my father experienced during his travels...

The Impact Social Media has on Society

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.

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Ed Boling and Curtis Bustamante

One Small Step partners Ed Boling (50) and Curtis Bustamante (44) discuss their lives in Fresno, California, and their political journeys from the Republican party to the Democratic party and vice-versa, respectively.

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Sarah McEnerney and Kimberly Harrison

One Small Step conversation partners Kimberly Harrison (52) and Sarah McEnerney (56) talk about their upbringing and personal backgrounds. Kimberly shares about her experience growing up as the only Latina in a predominantly White environment and also about her career...

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Katie Steward and Michelle Bradfield

One Small Step partners Katie Steward (54) and Michelle Bradfield (55) connect over their experiences raising families and feeling like they straddle party lines while discussing their differing views on voting and political apathy.

On Vietnam

My Uncle Dan recalls his teenage years as the news cycle gradually revealed the horrors of the Vietnam war.

Life Before the Internet in China

An interview of my father about the life before Internet was invented and how information was sent when he was my age.

Fake News

Today I, Joseph Mason, 21 year old student at VCU talked to my mother, Deanna Mason. We talked about the news and how it has changed over time, especially since Donald Trump became president.

Greg Gurule Interview

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

The Evolution of Televison from a Boomer to a Gen Z Member

My name is Rion Jones, and I am from Richmond, VA. I aspire to be a News Anchor. My mother, Dawn Comer, is a nurse also from Richmond VA. We discussed the history and evolution of television.