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The Facebook Self Portait

May 30, 2012

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When Myspace was popular, everyone called it the “Bathroom Shot;” the amateur self portrait. Dozens of shots from different angles- some from above, others from the left side, and more from the right side. Shot at arms length, and constantly taken and re-taken and posted throughout various social networking platforms. It’s especially common on Facebook. […]

“On Sports And Identity in the Modern Era” (Introduction & Brainstorm)

May 8, 2012

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My grad school papers were focused on two topics; sports and technology. These topics helped me connect and understand certain aspects of my life upon which I could frame specific identities. All the research and writing I’ve done over the past couple of months has also made me appreciate more sports in general. With European […]