Allie O'ConnellMedia ReflectionThroughout my semester in Media I think my eyes were opened to the many ways in which my daily life is influenced by media. I had always…May 25, 2017May 25, 2017
Allie O'ConnellNike Breaking Gender Roleslink to ad: https://youtu.be/F-UO9vMS7AIMay 2, 2017May 2, 2017
Allie O'ConnellJane the Virgin: The Importance of Female EmpowermentIn the pilot episode of Jane the Virgin, the audience is immediately introduced to a not-so-typical family dynamic. Living in one household…Apr 9, 2017Apr 9, 2017
Allie O'ConnellThe (Unfair Representation of) FostersThe series, The Fosters, breaks many barriers as to what the traditional family looks like. The show follows a lesbian couple and their…Mar 17, 2017Mar 17, 2017
Allie O'ConnellThe Bad Guy or the Victim?In recent news, President Trump called a press conference centering around allegations currently being made by the media. In his news…Feb 17, 2017Feb 17, 2017
Allie O'ConnellFresh off the Boat Reinforcing some not so Fresh NormsThe series, Fresh off the Boat, follows a Chinese family who moves from Chinatown in Washington D.C to Orlando, Florida. Entering the…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017