Jala MasoninValenti VoicesTimeout: How COVID-19 is impacting high school sportsWake up with the sun. Eat a quick breakfast. Then practice for hours and hours, with school in between.Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
Jala MasonTikTok story: What’s going on with Georgia?Social media is constantly changing, and journalists have had to keep up. From Facebook, to Instagram, to Twitter, news producers have…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
Jala MasonDeciphering between the real and the fake this election seasonDeepfakes and doctored images have been on the rise for a while, but the number of misleading photos and videos surfacing across social…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
Jala MasonHow young voters are changing the 2020 election.On Nov. 3, I caught up with student political leaders about the important role of young voters, particularly in Texas.Nov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020
Jala MasonFake news is on the rise, but here’ s how to spot itWith the rise of social media comes the uptick in “fake news” spread across the platforms.Oct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020
Jala MasonWhy is Mail-In Voting So Polarizing? Does it Impact Who Wins?The 2020 Presidential Election is already high-stakes for many, and more are invested than usual. But despite the enthusiasm from voters…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Jala MasonLive Tweets from the 2020 Vice Presidential DebateI covered the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate through live tweets. Check out my Wakelet, where I’ve compiled the tweets and added some…Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
Jala MasonJournalists Should Focus on Building a CommunityAs journalism continues to evolve, the relationship between the journalist and the audience shifts with it.Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
Jala Mason‘Tweet’ is the New PrintMuch has changed over time in the way news is delivered.Sep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
Jala MasonWelcome!Hello, everyone! I’m Jala Mason, and welcome to my Medium blog! Here, I’ll be sharing my writing as I navigate my way through my academic…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020