Final Reflection

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I really loved the blogging experience that I got out of this class! I thought it was an amazing opportunity to gain insight on news related topics and get to express my opinions. Diving into different aspects in the media was interesting and being able to express how I feel about it through the use of this blog was really fun! I feel as if because of this I'm a better writer and thinker.

This was unlike any homework that I've been assigned in the past. I thought it was a great way to express our thoughts. Blogging has really changed the world of mass communication because it allows people to voice their opinions.

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