MCOM 1003 Brittany Hatter

1.  Nominate your favorite conservationist for a Louisiana Wildlife Federation award Have someone in mind to nominate for one of the following awards? Professional, Volunteer, Business, Educator, Organization or Communications, Elected Official, Youth, Youth Organization or Conservationist of the Year. Read more about each of the awards [ KTAL ] 2.  Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say State Legislative in Texas bans abortions, requiring Texas mom of 2, Kate Cox to seek court permission to abort. After a week of waiting on the courts decision this mom opts to go to a different state to have the procedure done. Cox's fetus has a condition known as trisomy 18 which often results in miscarriage or stillbirth. Read more [ AP ]  3.  Tips to beating holiday loneliness and staying connected this season This article is a feature story about app developer Ben McKean who is sharing tips for beating the Holiday ...

  Reality TV: Harmless Fun or Toxic for Young People Reality TV has gained immense popularity especially over the past decade. I used to watch them all the time growing up but in my adult years looking back I think that many of the shows I used to love so much are very harmful and I wouldn’t recommend young people wasting time watching. In particular I’m going to reference, Americas Next Top Model, Bad Girls Club, and The Swan.  Americas Next Top Model was one of the shows I watched for many years, this was a competition reality show where young aspiring models competed for the title of  “Top Model”. I didn’t realize until later that this show was very unrealistic, they put a lot of the models under a lot of intense scrutiny, body shaming, and humiliation. There have since been models who have come out to talk about how scripted and toxic this show actually was. ANTM Winner Lisa Exposes the Show. This show “Bad Girls Club” I had NO BUSINESS watching at the age 15, but I d...

  1. Texas Bans 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison The lone star state is no stranger to banning books, with 625 books currently on the ban list according to PEN America which is a non-profit freedom of advocacy group. PEN keeps track of all challenges and bans across the U.S. The only state with more banned books is Florida. The Bluest Eye is a story set in small town USA that tackles topics of racism, white supremacy and sexual abuse. [ KTAL ] 2. Palestinian Death Toll surpasses 10,000 The Associated Press keeps us up to date with live updates on the Israel-Hamas War. The Palestinian Death toll staggers above the Israel death toll with is at 1,400. Israeli troops are expected to enter Gaza City, either Monday Oct. 6 or Tuesday Oct. 7. For latest news on the developments visit [ AP ] 3. Annual Art in the Park Celebration takes place in Shreveport 50 local artist showcased their talents, ranging from musical acts and visual artists. The event also hosts hands-on activities and ...

  When I found out that we would be visiting a movie theater this semester as an assignment I was both excited and stressed at the idea. I was excited because I literally haven't been to the movies since I left Texas in 2020 and probably has been a few years before then, since the popularity of home streaming services the theater has become a thing of the past. I was stressed because from what I remember the movies always seemed to cost an arm and a leg and of course there would be other people there, I admittedly can be a hermit who doesn't want to leave the comfort of my own home.  I opted for Cinemark theater in Texarkana, Tx, which is 45 minutes from Stamps. I did everything online and the process was super seamless. First I checked out the movie showtimes and chose an early time so that I could be able to go during the time my kids were at school.  I also watched a few trailers featured on the cinemark website to find a movie I found interesting. I ended up choosing ...

Brittany Hatter | Intro to Mass Communication | Oct. 2023  1. The Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.04 Billion after two months of no winner! Whoever wins will have the option to take cash option that would be around $500 million or they can take annuity payments doled out over 30 years. The largest ever Powerball Jackpot prize was over 2 billion dollars in 2022. [ KTAL ] 2.  Beyonce, on the heels of her acclaimed 'Renaissance' Tour announces that a documentary about the Tour will be hitting theaters on Dec. 1st. This is not the first time Beyonce has chronicled her tour experiences, her previous film 'Homecoming' was featured on Netflix in 2019. [ AP ] 3. Caddo Parrish hosting many 'Domestic Violence Awareness' events in the month of October. Shreveport bridge, aquarium, and other places will be lit in purple lights in honor of those who have been victims of Domestic Violence. There will be a kickball tournament to 'Kick Against Domestic Violence' on Oct. 2...

When it comes to my personal media usage I will be focusing mainly on the many phone applications that I use daily. It’s really eye opening for me to realize how much I rely on my phone in different aspects of my life. The apps that I am discussing help me in various ways; from entertainment to productivity to creative outlets, I’m on my phone probably 10-15 hours a day!  Making Money Everclear App: As a professional spiritual advisor, I rely on this application to bring in money. This is an interface that allows me to charge clients by the minute for divination and astrology services. I try to make a certain amount daily so I spend a lot of time on this app.  CashApp: I also take donations from my personal clients, usually they opt to use cashapp because of the easy access and quick transaction. I love the features on cashapp like savings, investing, and borrow option.  Communication   I use different social media accounts to communicate with different groups of peo...