Archer Library: the Place to be

The final project was a rollercoaster ride. Kecia, my group member, and I had hard time finding a story. We first wanted to work on a story about healthcare for veterans, but the bureaucracy and secrecy in the VA prevented us from pursuing that project.
 
We then decided to go to the public library and see [...]

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Flash Package: Presidential Candidates’ Positions on Issues

I started becoming a U.S. politics junkie ever since I had shoulder surgery in December and had to stay home for about a month to recover.  At that time, the writers’ strike was going on, so I had no choice but to follow coverage of the primaries and watch the debates.  I realized that most [...]

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Fusion Charts: An Online Feature That Few Are Aware Of

On week 13, we talked about how to enhance Web sites using data charts and maps. We were exposed to Fusion Charts, a site that enables you to create flash charts and graphs for free, and then allows you to publish them on your Web sites.
So I just made a bar graph for my final [...]

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International Students’ Financial Struggles

It was hard for me to look for an issue for this assignment, but I think I hit the jackpot on this one.  My story was about some of the financial struggles that international students face during their school years in the U.S.  With the added burden of paying high tuition fees, international students are [...]

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