Media Criticism

I’m currently enrolled in a Media Criticism class as a part of my course load for my last semester of undergraduate school at Towson University. To follow what I’m learning through the process in my first blog post, click here.

Of course there’s more learning to be had so check out my second blog post on Cougar Town.

For my third blog post I’ve decided to discuss the influence of a consumer culture.

I cannot believe how fast the semester has gone, believe it or not I’m up to my fourth and final blog post for my Media Criticism class. I’ve learned so much throughout the semester and was able to take this final assignment to take a look at what my classmates had learned during the same time period.

Making Strides

Walkers at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer / Photo by Kathryn VandenHeuvel

Each October the American Cancer Society hosts “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks throughout America, in order to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer. The walk that occurred in Long Island, New York this year had the largest turnout in the country just like it has in years prior.

Fall at Towson University

Towson University shows signs of fall / Photo by: Kathryn VandenHeuvel

Towson University certainly shows signs of the season change. Besides the drop in the temperature, students find themselves surrounded by a landscape of autumnal colors. The vibrant oranges, yellows and reds serve as a mood lifter for all the students swamped by mid-semester projects and exams. Be sure to take a second to stop and take it all in, before you know it the trees will be bare of their beauty.

A Buyers Dream Come True, A Sellers Worst Nightmare

If you are looking to move into Baltimore, well you are in luck. The current housing market is perfect for potential home buyers,however, it is less ideal for those selling their homes because of all the competition. At this point if you are attempting to sell your home, you may want to try to find the most appealing For Sale sign to hang outside.

A Housing Market Calls For a Bit More Effort

For Sale sings are appearing throughout Baltimore / Photo by Katie VandenHeuvel

The housing market in Baltimore is at a low, leaving sellers frustrated after waiting months to sell their homes. Alyssia Essig, a Real Estate Agent in Baltimore notes that although the market is difficult there is something you can do to help sell your house.

Putting it all together

Towson University students are stepping out of on-campus food spots and into their kitchens. But who’s to blame if the kitchen ends up smoking and the food ends up burnt? Read More >>>>>>>>

Student turned Cookbook Writer

Olka with her book "Cook Like a Tiger" / Photo by Katie VandenHeuvel

Towson University student Olka Forster found a creative fix to cookbooks that weren’t working for her, she decided to write her own. Read More>>>>

Simple and Easy Dinners

Towson University Students Christine Hunter and Dana Yanocha prepare Sloppy Joes, an easy and quick meal, for dinner. Read More >>>>>

Thankfully she didn’t burn the apartment down

Erin preparing the ingredients for her brownies /Photo by Katie VandenHeuvel

Towson University students are becoming more independent, and learning to bake for themselves for the first time.

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Who’s to blame when a students stomach is empty?

When students get to college who is to blame for not knowing how to cook. Is it the parent or the student’s fault for empty stomachs and expensive fast food habits.

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