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Communication, Education, Social Media

Reflection on “Change” From COVID-19

By Alexandra V. Maragha Not only does September 22nd, 2020 mark the first day of fall, it also precisely marked 200,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States, a number that should mute a country to rethink everything. With every type of unrest building to a potential pinnacle point of no return for Americans physically, mentally, socially, financially, spiritually, individually, and responsibly, the question of how … Continue reading Reflection on “Change” From COVID-19

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Communication, Education, Social Media

The Psychological Illusion of Normalcy Amid COVID-19

By Alexandra V. Maragha “Making the most out of staying in place; not to prolong the closures and restrictions of “normal life”, as life itself is what is at risk, is what is needed. Otherwise, the illusion of normalcy will amount to a paramount of psychological self-deception, as the material tangibles of comfort could soon disappear.”   Read the full article featured on ChelseaKrost.com! Continue reading The Psychological Illusion of Normalcy Amid COVID-19

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Communication, Technology

The New “American Dream”

“There no longer will be a communal experience where a generation will gather around a television, or even a device, to watch the same thing at the same time. It is the overall design of technology that no longer provides nor is created for a communal experience. Instead, the medium and materialism of the technology are what is “acquired” and the illusion of independent personalization and “self-expression” is what is “achieved”.” Continue reading The New “American Dream”

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Communication

Thank you, for Not Shaking Hands

By Alexandra V. Maragha The Holy month of Ramadan is a time of worship and reflection for over a billion Muslims around the world. Fasting, or not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset, is an act of worship meant to purify the body, mind, and soul, from temptation while building humility through thanking God. In Islam, there are many other elements which are deemed … Continue reading Thank you, for Not Shaking Hands

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Communication

The Most Important Lesson from “Game of Thrones”: The Power of Storytelling

By Alexandra V. Maragha *Spoiler Alert* The end of an era has come. After eight seasons and 10 years, Game of Thrones has finished leaving fans and the world with a different outlook than when it started. For some, positive and for others, incomplete. Despite supporting Bran as the new king, or not, or the dis-satisfaction of Daenerys Targaryen or Jon Snow not taking the … Continue reading The Most Important Lesson from “Game of Thrones”: The Power of Storytelling

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Communication, Social Media

How “Game of Thrones” Season Eight Episode Five, “The Bells” Brought the “Tyrion Lannister Effect”; and it is a Lesson for Us All

By Alexandra V. Maragha *Spoiler Alert* Despite recapping the history of the series Game of Thrones, or the books, let’s focus on the commanding episode five in season eight. If you have watched to this point, then you are in it all. The most astounding part of the episode, “The Bells,” is when Daenerys Targaryen rides on her dragon and burns King’s Landing, murdering thousands … Continue reading How “Game of Thrones” Season Eight Episode Five, “The Bells” Brought the “Tyrion Lannister Effect”; and it is a Lesson for Us All

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Communication

The Politics of the Pen: Is the Ink relevant?

By Alexandra V. Maragha Agenda setting, rhetoric, and bias. These are all examined as the written word is used to report and document events and provide facts based on the event that can stimulate further discussion about that which deems relevance. Relevancy  Is what is recorded deemed relevant which can interject into the actions of events, or, do events stimulate a discussion that can be … Continue reading The Politics of the Pen: Is the Ink relevant?

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Social Media

Avoid a Prolonged Engagement with Social Media

By Alexandra V. Maragha Have you ever seen or heard about something and sought that source out on the internet to learn more about it or make a connection, only to find that their website is nothing short of disappointing? A second chance leads you to try to connect with that same source on a social media outlet only leaving for further despair to find … Continue reading Avoid a Prolonged Engagement with Social Media

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Social Media

Seeking Social Validation Through Social Media: A Theory

By Alexandra V. Maragha Society has always documented interactions and events. Taking a video or picture of a life moment or documenting in written form has allowed memories to be preserved through time. Social media has allowed these traditions to be shared surpassing geographical space and time aiding in inclusion and continued communicative experiences and relationships to be formed and maintained. Likewise, it has become … Continue reading Seeking Social Validation Through Social Media: A Theory

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