1. Media Quiz 1

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Brittany Hatter | Intro to Mass Communication | Sept. 2023










1. Beautiful image of rainbow captured in New York City on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. Many people who witnessed this rainbow took to social media to express their feelings, sending love to the 3000 people who lost their lives in this terroristic act. [KTAL]

2. Apple announces new iPhone 15, sharing plans to change the Lightning charging port to USB-C amongst other changes. With each new apple iPhone reiteration the company introduces new features to entice customers to upgrade, I’m sure this iPhone won’t disappoint. [AP]

3. High school seniors in Hempstead County Arkansas are being gifted an opportunity to attend University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana free for their freshman year. Only 2024 high school graduates from Blevins, Hope, Garret Memorial, and Spring Hill are qualified to apply. [KTAL]

4. Red Cross announces that national blood supply is dangerously low. As a result of many natural disasters closing blood drive opportunities, donors have not been able to make blood donations. This is a national danger, especially for those with sickle cell disease and in case of emergencies. Donate blood! Visit RedCrossBlood.org for more information [KARK]


5. Northeast Libya experiences devastating floods after Storm Daniel, heavy rainfall and two dams breaking. The death toll is at 2000 as of now, an additional 10,000 reported missing. This is the 2nd most deadly flood in North African history. [CNN]

6. Clinton Presidential Center prepares for educational programs aimed at Middle and High school teachers. The Little Rock Center opened the Arkansas Civic Education to offer today’s education leaders with immersive learning experiences. The next event is all about teaching Arkansas students about the Holocaust, which has recently become a mandatory subject. Teachers who complete the program will receive 12 hours of professional development credit. [FOX16]


7. Massachussets teen dies after attempting the viral ‘One Chip’ challenge. This super spicy tortilla chip packaged in a coffin shaped box manufactured by Paqui is believed to be what killed the 14 year old,  medical examination will take some time to determine the cause of death. Paqui has called for retailers to stop sales of the product. [AP]

8. SAU enrollment has reached an all time high this fall. The growth in enrollment is being attributed to in-demand program offerings and “Culture of Care” approach by university leaders. We are now 5128 Muleriders strong. [MagnoliaBanner]

9. New ballot item to be added to Arkansas ballots in 2024, the ‘tampon tax’ initiative. The goal is to abolish sales tax on feminine hygiene products. To get on the ballot The Period Poverty Project must collect 71,321 signatures from local voters. [NPR]


10. Senator Elizabeth Warren trending on X after she launches an investigation into Elon Musk. Warren calls out billionaire Mush after he blocks Ukraine from extending their satellite network to attack Russian warships. Elizabeth Warren claims her main concern is about foreign policy, but the common consensus on X/twitter is that the government has many other pressing concerns to investigate. [Bloomberg]

11. Deion Sanders has proved himself as an all star athlete now sets out on a new journey as the coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. This article shares other MVPs who made the transition from athlete to coach, including Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Wayne Gresky. [ESPN]

12. 68 year old man confesses to murder he allegedly committed in 1979, he is John Michael Irmer. Prosecutors say he has also confessed to another slaying. Irmer is being held without bail and his first court appearance will be on 10/17, he is being charged for first degree murder and aggravated rape. [CBS]

13. Lafayette County anticipates big changes due to the lithium boom. The possibility of a $500million bromine/lithium plant between Columbia and Lafayette County inspires hope to Lafayette County and surrounding areas. [MagnoliaReporter]

14. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is investigating a strange cluster of horse deaths at Churchill Downs. So far no identifiable pattern in the 12 horses who died as well as no violations by Churchill Downs. As a result Churchill downs makes rule changes to ensure the health and safety of its horses. [WP]

15. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers must sit out the rest of the season due o a torn Achilles Tendon. This injury happened during the teams opening game against Buffalo Bills. [ET]

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