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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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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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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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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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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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Making Connections vs. Staying Connected

By Alexandra V. Maragha Participating in social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook can allow one to be connected to a vast source of information and sources. It is a personalized experienced where you control who and what you receive and interact with. But when you go to look at the actual messages that you are receiving, how many are directly aimed at you? And … Continue reading Making Connections vs. Staying Connected

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