In this episode of the Web We Weave, Ruth and Janet analyze the new media and old media surrounding the website HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks, created by Michael Brian, is like an online encyclopedia. The website explores and explains the mechanics of how everyday machinery to abstract theories work. Today, we take a closer look at the design of the…

In this week’s episode, we will be analyzing the online feminist publication, Reductress, a The Onion-style website that employs satirical articles and Podcast episodes to expose how both traditional and new media attempt to capitalize on female empowerment yet still perpetuate unhealthy expectations that debilitate women. Our episode will focus on…

In today’s episode of The Web We Weave, we will be discussing and analyzing the dating app “Tinder.” While this dating app has seen mixed results in terms of finding love, we find many Americans still using this app. We attempt to find out what makes Tinder such an amusing app and why so many Americans using it? And why are females more prone to us…

On this week's episode of The Web We Weave, we will be discussing The Skimm. The Skimm is a daily news briefing geared toward young professional women that is delivered via email every morning at 5:59 am. The Skimm provides “daily fresh editorial content” and “breaks down material in a way that is palatable, helpful, and actually enjoyable to read”…

Sustainability is a growing business. But, guess what? That’s not what it’s all about. Like Wu-Tang said, “Cash Rules Everything Around Me,” but let’s not forget about our climate here on planet earth. So, with leadership and conscious, altruistic education training, our peers on Earth, in our towns, in our carpools, at our jobs, can actively parti…

In this episode of The Web We Weave, we analyze Rockstar Games’ action-adventure video game, Grand Theft Auto V. While the game has been very controversial, it continues to be one of the most popular video games of all time. We attempt to find what makes GTA V standout and why it is so effective.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2016/11…

In this episode of the Web We Weave, we will analyze the multimedia platform that is Imgur. Initially started as a image sharing website, its pictures now represent a wide array of topics for the purpose of entertainment. Today we will be discussing the site with a focus on its community as the content on the site is largely determined by its users…

In this week's episode of The Web We Weave, we examine the way that The Odyssey Online, an online, millenial writing publication, acts as new media. We evaluate the success of The Odyssey's mission to democratize content, and we discuss their legitimacy as a blog versus a journalistic site. Sources:http://www.spectatornews.com/opinion/2016/05/11/an…

In this weeks episode of The Web We Weave, we discuss the learning platform Lynda.com. In our pursuit of new media, we analyze how Lynda Weinman's creation has evolved into an educational media success.Sources:Lynda "About Us": https://www.lynda.com/aboutus/Emerson, Rip "Smart Education: How Lynda.com Hit $70M In Revenue Without A Penny From Invest…

This week on The Web We Weave, Daniel Park and Kevin Kilgour discuss Tony Zhou's "Every Frame a Painting". What niche does this video essay series fill that others do not? What are the advantages of spreading a series across different Internet platforms? And how does Zhou create a crossroads between old and new media with his hit series? Tune in to…

In this week’s episode of the Web We Weave, we apply a critical lens to the new media surrounding "Westworld," a series on HBO created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. Although the show itself is a form of old media, the writers of the show have taken extensive measures to extend the viewing experience. Working with HBO Marketing Directors, they cre…

In this week's episode of The Web We Weave we discuss fivethirtyeight.com. In our analysis we discuss the structure of Nate Silver's brainchild and its effectiveness as new media.Sources:"FiveThirtyEight." GitHub repository. https://github.com/fivethirtyeight"FiveThirtyEight." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiveThirtyEightMorris, Benjamin…