In this post, I explore the use of AI and the process of identifying factual inaccuracies. In this project I was asked to focus on a topic I am familiar with. So I chose my new favorite hobby, waist beading. In this we will examine what kind of gaps or errors that may appear in… Read more

Scrolling through TikTok and Instagram, I kept seeing posts claiming that doomscrolling is destroying our attention spans. Some videos even said things like “our brains are fried” or “we can’t focus anymore because of our phones.” Since this is something I relate to, I definitely catch myself endlessly scrolling, I decided to evaluate whether this… Read more

Reading before bed is one of the simplest and most effective habits you can build to improve your sleep. In a world where many people end their day scrolling on their phones or watching screens, picking up a book offers a calmer and more natural way to wind down. Recently, I’ve been reading Legendborn by… Read more

Misinformation is something we all come across almost every day, especially on social media. Because of how fast false information spreads, a lot of organizations have created tools to help people recognize what’s real and what’s not. Two tools I explored were RumorGuard and the game Bad News. Even though they take different approaches, both… Read more

When I am not constantly on the go, one of my favorite ways to decompress is through yoga. Practiced for thousands of years, yoga has remained popular for a reason. Its benefits extend far beyond the mat, including improved flexibility, reduced blood pressure, and enhanced mental well-being. This post explores why yoga is so impactful… Read more

Media Log 7:00 a.m. – Wake up and check my phone. I scroll through Instagram and encounter a mix of fitness content, lifestyle influencers, and trending news clips. One post claims that drinking water with mint, cucumber, carrot and beat roots every morning “detoxes your body improves digestion”. I immediately flag this as questionable due… Read more

Protecting free expression today requires cooperation across multiple sectors, each with unique benefits and risks. Private technology companies, governments, civil society, and the media all play powerful roles in shaping what speech is protected, or restricted, in the modern information environment. Private internet companies hold immense power over online speech. Social media platforms can quickly… Read more

It’s hard to imagine life without the internet, especially when it comes to expressing opinions. Today, almost anyone with a smartphone can share their thoughts instantly with a potentially global audience. That kind of access has fundamentally changed freedom of expression. What was once mostly the domain of journalists, broadcasters, and political leaders is now… Read more

The recent rise in state-level legislation narrowing freedom of expression across the United States is deeply troubling. These laws, often framed as public safety or infrastructure protection measures, reflect a broader shift toward regulating dissent rather than safeguarding it. While states have long exercised authority to manage public order, many contemporary legislative efforts risk undermining… Read more

The First Amendment should function as a robust shield for reporters and news organizations when they are engaging in good-faith journalism on matters of public concern. From Grosjean v. American Press Co. (1936) to New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), the Supreme Court has consistently recognized that a free press is essential to democratic accountability.… Read more