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.5 min read·Dec 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…2 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Nov 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.2 min read·Nov 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.4 min read·Oct 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…3 min read·Oct 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…1 min read·Oct 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.2 min read·Sep 23, 2020----
Jala Mason‘Tweet’ is the New PrintMuch has changed over time in the way news is delivered.2 min read·Sep 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…1 min read·Aug 31, 2020----