Daily Archives: March 4, 2014

A Look at Income Inequality: A Widening Divide

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Rachael Swokowski

Since we’ve been talking about privilege and systems of power, I thought it would be appropriate to look at the widening income inequality gap here in the United States. This Prezi looks at how income inequality is harmful, how it … Continue reading →

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What is happening near Montevallo?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

A woman from Maylene, Al is charged with murder for leaving her child in her burning car after a car accident. If you would like to know more about the story you can watch http://www.abc3340.com/story/24852203/toddlers-remains-found-in-burnt-out-car?autoStart=true&topVideoCa This current event goes perfectly with … Continue reading →

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The Digital Divide

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Katie Saunders

For my Bizzaro Research “Paper” I did a Venn diagram on the digital divide. I was very  interested in this subject when we discussed it in class because it is something that we can see even at home. I know … Continue reading →

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A few reasons to learn French

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

For my Bizzarro Research “Paper” I created an infographic using a (semi) free website. I compiled information from the French Embassy in the United States and from the International Organisation of La Francophonie and made it more accessible to potential new … Continue reading →

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When Metadata Becomes Data: Mechanisms of Surveillance and Possibilities for Open Knowledge

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Andrew Battista

For my bizzaro research paper, I studied the connection between metadata and our current state of surveillance. Tracing the history of metadata and interweaving key events in the disclosures of Edward Snowden, I created a Timeline JS project. You also … Continue reading →

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