AN ONLINE PUBLICATION STRUCTURED AROUND THE INTERESTS OF NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STUDYING JOURNALISM,MEDIA AND PHILOSOPHY



Last update: 3 October 2014
References 3 October 2014
You say it best when you say nothing at all: is SMS textese the death of eloquence
References
http://www.besttextmarketing.com/sms-marketing/history-of-short-message-service-sms/
http://extra.shu.ac.uk/daol/articles/v1/n1/a3/thurlow2002003.html
Freudenberg, Kristy. "Investigating the impact of SMS speak on the written work of English first language and English second language high school learners". MA Thesis: Philosophy Stellenbosch University
Tick, tock, your time is up
References
Richards, S. 2011. Overcoming Procrastination. Mirage Publishing.
How to Manage Your Time Better. 2012. YouTube. [Accessed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUk6LXRZMMk on 27 September 2014].
Politics, Women and the Media
References
http://www.suppressedhistories.net/articles/africanqueens.html
http://www.biography.com/people/ellen-johnson-sirleaf-201269#early-political-career
Boiketlo Mongato
Zanele Titi
Picture from
https://www.tumblr.com/search/yaa+asantewaa
Why the Spotlight isn't the only place to shine in Media Production
Internationalstudentguidetotheusa.com, (2014). What (or who) is behind the spotlight? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Careers in Film and Digital Media. [online] Available at: http://www.internationalstudentguidetotheusa.com/articles/what-or-who-is-behind-the-spotlight.htm [Accessed 29 Sep. 2014].
BrainyQuote, (2014). Ryan Reynolds Quotes at BrainyQuote.com. [online] Available at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/ryanreynol587227.html [Accessed 29 Sep. 2014].
White, A. (2010). Live Q&A: Behind the scenes jobs in TV. [online] the Guardian. Available at: http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/behind-the-scenes-jobs-in-tv [Accessed 29 Sep. 2014].
Picture References
Thewrap.com, (2014). [online] Available at: http://www.thewrap.com/sites/default/files/Unit%20produciton%20manager%20stock.jpg [Accessed 29 Sep. 2014].
Smart Rivalry
References:
-
http://businesstech.co.za/news/mobile/59175/the-number-of-smartphone-users-in-sa/
-
http://www.fin24.com/Tech/News/Apple-dismisses-bending-iPhone-problem-20140926
-
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2014/09/apple_pushes_out_new_ios_updat.html
-
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/26/apple-bendgate-iphone-6
Image sources:
Creativity Defines Originality
References:
Images:
http://whatifconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/MelvilleQuote.png
http://imageion.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/frozen-movie-wallpapers.jpg
http://www.toysrus.com/cms_widgets/22/76/2276935_assets/FrozenBP.jpg
Sources:
http://www.wusa9.com/story/entertainment/2014/09/29/frozen-lawsuit/16415745/
http://thelearnsomethingnew.com/2011/04/11/originality-is-dead-but-its-okay/
http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/3372
http://barrycrowther.com/2011/08/01/does-anyone-write-anything-original-anymore/
Blackface Again
Sources: Feminism is for Everyone Bell Hooks
City Press Online
News24
IOL online
Reduce. Reuse. Rethink
References:
“Get Involved” accessed from http://ecobrickexchange.wix.com/ecobrickexchange#!get_involved/c8k2 on 12 August 2014.
Facebook: The Eco-Brick Exchange
“Volunteer run Recycling Swop Shop empowers local children” accessed from http://www.edgeofafrica.com/about/achievements on 12 August 2014.
Facebook Inbox interview conducted with :
TaylaFoong :072 687 2778
Kim Whitehead: 072 152 7159
Emma Wissink: emma.wissink.nmmu@gmail.com / 0832847365
Jessica Mather: 073 321 9895
Imagery:
http://www.biowise.org.za/media/k2/items/cache/fc1da7257992fc36032e11db3df7a664_XL.jpg
Duncan Mather upcycling images courtesy of Jessica Mather
Chaos in the House of the Lord
References
Pictures
http://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/gallery-nigeria-church-collapse-1.1752011.html
htt://www.vocfm.co.za/Nigerian-preacher-under-pressure-after-church-collapse.html
Articles
http://www/news24.com/Africa/news/Nigeria-Lives-lost-as-church-obstructed-rescue-20140913
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29224936.html
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/14/world/africa/nigeria-church-collapse.html
http://www.news24.com/Africa/news/TB-Joshua-one-of-africa’s-wealthiest-pastors-20140918
http://www.timeslive.co.za/africa/2014/09/22/i-survived-on-my-urine-recounts-church-survivor.html
Link to YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPw3qYTlw0/Preacher-links-Nigerian-church-collapse-to-plane
The Many Angles of Modern Piracy
References
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8f/GOTG-poster.jpg
http://netsidebar.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/simpsons-movie-chalkboard.jpg
Be Wise and Specialize
References:
http://www.vegaschool.com/Courses/Pages/default.aspx?courseType=Short%20Learning%20Course
http://www.afda.co.za/campuses-2/cape-town-campus/
Pictures:
Out of This World Broadcasting
References
http://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/mars-one-teams-with-endemol-for-worldwide-tv-event
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/you-could-be-life-mars-yes-you
http://deadline.com/2014/03/mars-colony-reality-series-mars-one-lionsgate-television-698010/
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/dec/11/mars-one-ethical-questions-bas-lansdorp
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-15/an-ethical-questions-over-one-way-mars-mission/4690824
https://community.mars-one.com/blog/introducing-mars-exchange
Images:
ultraculture.org
Kickstart Your Life
References:
-
https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/places/cape-town-cape-town-za
-
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/22/facebook-oculus-rift-acquisition-virtual-reality
-
http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-05-14-need-money-ask-the-crowd-online/#.VCipc_mSxqU
Image references:
http://www.macleans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/c
rowdfunding.jpg
References 26 September 2014
Music as a tool for studying: Does it work?
References
Etaugh, C and Michals, D. 1975. Effects on reading comprehension of preferred music and
frequency of studying to music. [Accessed at http://www.amsciepub.com/doi/pdf/10.2466/pms.1975.41.2.553 on 22 September 2014].
Lesiuk, T. 2005. Psychology of Music - The effect of music listening on work performance.
[Accessed at http://pom.sagepub.com/content/33/2/173 on 22 September 2014].
N.A. 2012. Tips for Effective Studying. George Mason University. [Accessed at
http://www.academictips.org/acad/tipsforeffectivestudying.html on 22 September.
Pela, R. 2013. Should you listen to music while studying? Univeraity of Phoenix. [Accessed at
http://www.phoenix.edu/forward/student-life/2013/08/should-you-listen-to-music-while-studying.html on 22 September 2014].
Diarized Activism
Sources:
times live
Image source:
http://www.osisa.org/sites/default/files/16daysactivism-2012.png
How To: Backpacking Solo
Article references
Hostel World http://www.hostels.com/ and http://www.hostelworld.com/
Couch surfing: https://www.couchsurfing.org/
Back packing site. http://www.the-backpacking-site.com/
Picture credit: Sinazo Mtshengu
Time to act as Anti-retrovirals find their way into mainstream drug abuse.
References:
http://www.channel4.com/news/nyaope-the-new-drugs-threat-in-south-africa-video
http://hivsa.mobi/h4l/art.php?art=147
http://mg.co.za/article/2014-07-03-hook-line-and-sinker-thats-nyaope
http://www.citypress.co.za/news/welcome-nyaope-street/
http://www.citypress.co.za/news/mec-calls-for-nyaope-to-be-classified-as-illegal-drug/
http://www.drugwatch.com/students/
http://globalgirlmedia.org/nyaope/
Images:
http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/images/2014/8/17/2014817162521525657_8.jpg
Railroad Revival
Text:
“Welcome to Metrorail’ accessed from http://www.metrorail.co.za on 19 September 2014
“General Information” accessed from https://www.shosholozameyl.co.za/general-info.html on 19 September 2014
Jason Jacobus 076 1700071
Neil and Theresa Armstrong – neta@telkomsa.net
Imagery:
http://www.eyesonafrica.net/south-african-safari/blutrn_imgs/cover.jpg
http://www.globalvillagedirectory.info/Uploads/Images/22_Gautrain_southafrica_mainTrain.JPG
The Importance of a Part Time Job
http://www.jobsinderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/
10/part-time-jobs-in-Derby.jpg
Interview References
Klopper, G. Interviewed by Gareth Fraenkel, 21 September 2014.
Hugo, S. Interviewed by Gareth Fraenkel, 20 September 2014
An analysis of media involvement in the Oscar Pistorius trial
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR98oqG3lM8
http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/themedia/3728-pistorius-trial-open-justice-or-trial-by-media
http://ddiafrica.com/ddi-oscar-0
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomassowe440790.html
Oh the joy of choices...
Geldenhuys, Marochelle. Interviewed on 9 September 2014. 0790467517
Halvorson Grant, Heidi (Dr). 2013. on www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the.../how-choose-the-right-career
Humphries, Brian. Interviewed on 9 September 2014. 0735863629
Importance of Selecting Right Degree Course in University.Posted 19th October 2012 by Preston University
Leong-Colom, Christine. Interviewed on 11 September 2014. 0722141001
Wright, Bianca (Dr) on www.nmmu.ac.za (accessed on 9 September 2014).
Image1: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02467/learning_2467161c.jpg
Image 3: http://m.c.lnkd.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/p/7/005/06e/238/237660e.jpg
Image 4: http://suzanneevans.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/online-business-choices.jpg
The Pre-Drinking Culture – An epidemic or simply a product of culture?
References
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7460372.stm
http://www.heraldlive.co.za/student-dies-on-birthday/
To Be Fit or Skinny
References:
http://www.diet-blog.com/07/female_body_shape_in_the_20th_century.php
http://allwomenstalk.com/9-most-extreme-ways-to-lose-weight
http://www.bodyandsoulreconnection.com/the-risks-of-over-exercising/
http://www.bodybuildingimplants.com/
Pitcures:
1)Skinny 1
A History of Rage
References for the article
http://www.edition.cnn.com/2014/09/09/us/nfl-players-domestic-violence-accussations/index.html
http://www.edition.cnn.com/2014/08/28us/nfl-domestic-violence.html
http://www.huffington.post.com/201/06/10/chad-johnson-jail_n_3415949.html
Reference for pictures
http://www.edition.cnn.com/2014/09/08/opinion/robbins-ray-rice-abuse.html
References 5 September 2014
In The Firing Line
References
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1231862-wong-overseas-reporters-may-face-grim-fate.html
References for pictures
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/From-the-basketball-court-to-the-ISIS-frontline.html
http://www.dailystar.net/british-close-to-identifying-foley-killer-38566.html
The College Life Sentence
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=vanwilder.htm
Andrew Collier: 0828617204
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/8400000/Van-Wilder-ryan-reynolds-8461058-720-576.jpg
The Race Begins: NMMU Elections 2014
Sources
ZuzoleMsinagta
HlumeloBucwa
Aston Mbebi
BaxolileNodada
Lukhanyo Douse
AndileSomdodo
MbaliMthetwa
AthiMadolo
Anonymous
Picture credits
https://www.facebook.com/daso.nmmu
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PASMA-NMMU/272511336261253
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NMMU-Economic-Freedom-Fighters-Student-Command-EFFSC/265866120252613
http://www.heraldlive.co.za/three-way-fight-nmmu-src-election/
Blackface
Sources: www.thegrio.com
www.sowetanlive.co.za for the image
www.blackface.com/mistrel shows
Yes, But What Is Your Relationship Status?
References
http://thoughtcatalog.com/brandon-gorrell/2013/06/31-great-quotes-about-being-in-your-20s/
http://www.connectsafely.org/teens-social-medias-impact-relationships-survey/
Tiffanie DeBartolo. Dreams for an Insomniac. 1996. Paramount pictures.
http://i0.wp.com/readunwritten.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/ev-2.jpg?resize=230%2C300
http://accounting.nmmu.ac.za/accounting/media/Website-Photos/NMMU-20--20students-20learning.jpg
The Media industry: Entering the Job Market or Doing It Yourself
References
Abbas, G. Youtube Package
http://www.helponlinejobs.com/youtube_package.php accessed 22 August 2014
August 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29tJAgc54RA. accessed 22 August 2014
Bill. 2010. We can conquer unemployment
http://bilbo.economicoutlook.net/blog/?p=11650accessed 22 August 2014
Emerson, M. 2013. Are You Ready to Become Your Own Boss https://www.ithinkbigger.com/are-you-ready-to-become-your-own-boss/ accessed 22 August 2014
Fin24. 2014. SA youth unemployment 3rd highest in world
http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SA-youth-unemployment-3rd-highest-in-world-20140120accessed 22 August 2014
Gordon, J. TED Talk: How to graduate college with a job you love & less debt. Viewed 22
Heathfield, S. Job Shadowing Is Effective On-the-Job Training
http://humanresources.about.com/od/training/g/job-shadowing.htm accessed 22 August 2014
Interview on 20 August 2014 with Siyasanga Sijadu, MA (Applied Media) student (2014)
Naik, S. 2014. Oprah’s SA mag to close
http://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/oprah-s-sa-mag-to-close-1.1726192#.U_dCX03lqM8 accessed 22 August 2014
Scher, M. 2014. Can magazines survive?
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/39/117059.htmlaccessed 22 August 2014
Singh, L. (@IISuperwomanII) Twitter bio
https://twitter.com/IISuperwomanII accessed 22 August 2014
The Hook Up Generation
[Date Accessed: 29 Aug. 14] [Available at:] http://elitedaily.com/dating/the-hookup-culture-has-killed-the-possibility-of-dating-in-college/
[Date Accessed: 29 Aug. 14] [Available at:] http://elitedaily.com/dating/sex/the-hook-up-culture-only-exists-because-this-generation-has-never-fallen-in-love/
[Date Accessed: 29 Aug. 14] [Available at:] http://time.com/103867/why-the-hookup-generation-does-not-need-to-learn-how-to-date/
[Date Accessed: 29 Aug. 14] [Available at:] http://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/02/ce-corner.aspx
[Date Accessed: 2 September. 14] [Available at:] http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/16/health/kerner-hookup-culture/
Pictures:
http://cdn29.elitedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/large15.jpg
NMMU Tunes In
References:
Face-to-face and online interviews conducted with:
Dr Bianca Wright, senior lecturer in digital journalism at Coventry University, UK.
Musa Mosweni, Programming Manager at Madibaz Radio
Themba Molongoana , Marketing Manager at Madibaz Radio
Wandile “Warra” Mbambeni psychology student at NMMU, local musician
Madibaz Radio Facebook page accessed viahttps://www.facebook.com/RadioMadibaz on 17 August 2014.
Images (all accessed on 1 September 2014)
The E word
http://blacklikeyou.co.za/profile/
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Politics/NYDA-under-attack-in-Parliament-20140624
Image source: http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/224640
The Notorious Student Stress Syndrome
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm
http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress
Image sources:
http://virtual-pizza.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2520_stressed.jpg
http://aquariuslearning.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/stress.jpg
The Machine by James Smythe: A book review
Kitto, Michael. 2013. Book Review: The Machine. Literary Exploration website.
Accessed on 30 August 2014 at http://literary-exploration.com/2013/09/11/book-review-the-machine/
Smythe, James. 2013. The Machine. Blue door: London.
www.goodreads.com. Accessed on 31 August 2014 at
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17316670-the-machine
Image Source: http://www.curiositykilledthebookworm.net/2013_06_01_archive.html
References 29 August 2014
The Choice to Pursue Humanities
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/may/29/study-arts-humanites-enrichment
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/choices
http://www.hannaharendtcenter.org/?tag=nsf
The Premiership Beast
Class of ’92 film, F73 Productions
http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/about/the-worlds-most-watched-league.html
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/premier-league-how-nbc-sports-690360
Shut Up and Drive
Text:
Burke, A. 2012. 5 Apps to Prevent Texting and Driving accessed from http://mashable.com/2012/12/17/texting-driving-apps/ on 21 September 2014.
Texting and Distracted Driving accessed from https://arrivealive.co.za/pages.aspx?i=2894 on 21 September 2014.
Stop the texts, Stop the wrecks accessed from http://www.stoptextsstopwrecks.org/home on 21 September 2014
It Can Wait accessed from www.itcanwait.com on 21 September 2014
Imagery: ( all accessed on 21 September 2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Tlxjng8h3Tc ( video)
http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/articles/88830-image/vw.png ( print advertisements)
http://usdotblog.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551eea4f588340162fc474ba2970d-600wi
Time to Travel
http://www.aupairinamerica.co.za/
Image: http://wheretogoonholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/e03ee7593d74a334d297de23f72ad83b.jpg
The Penetrative Presence of The Plagiarist
Prof Velile Nothsulwana Image Source:
http://www.google.co.za/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F
www.iias-iisa.org%2Fiasia%2Fwp-
content%2Fuploads%2FVNotshulwana.jpg&imgrefurl=http
%3A%2F%2Fwww.iias-
iisa.org%2Fiasia%2Fiasia-events%2Fiasia-annual-conf
erence%2F2014-iasia-annual-conference-port-
elizabeth-south-africa%2Fwelcome-message-from-prof-
velile-notshulwana-chair-of-the-local-
organising-
committee%2F&h=301&w=200&tbnid=8539SkTcCUBCSM%3A&zo
om=1&docid=JF2_YuEpYHMbZM&
ei=iO_6U4TrFc-
K4gS2xIGwCQ&tbm=isch&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=9&page=1&st
art=0&ndsp=31&ved=0CBwQMygAMAA
Nmmu Plagiarism Declaration Source:
http://construction.nmmu.ac.za/construction/media/S
tore/documents/Plagiarism/Plagiarism-and-
Referencing-Orientation-2011.pdf
NMMU Copyright Guidelines
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&fr
m=1&source=web&cd=10&ved=0CGQQFjAJ
&url=http%3A%2F%2Forientation.nmmu.ac.za%2Fgetmedia
%2F729531aa-2859-4a18-a100-
5722e2926171%2FIntroduction-to-
plagiarism%3Fdisposition%3Dattachment&ei=8fH6U7yDHK
ax0AWR44HABA&usg=AFQjCNF7tlaLDBg
dCeihwMeZm855lBOg4w&sig2=aHyoocaRGKDnRdaS-MfhPQ&bvm
=bv.73612305,d.d2s
All interviews:
Lebethe, Tsholofelo. 22nd August 2014. Her experience with plagiarism.
Lucas, Lasheigh. 20th August 2014. Why students plagiarise.
ALS Bucket Challenge: Get Soaked For A Good Cause!
References
http://www.alsa.org/fight-als/ice-bucket-challenge.html
References for pictures
That Party Last Night
http://international.nmmu.ac.za/About-Us/Campus-Life
http://www.nmmu.ac.za/Community
Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/more-ecigarette-injuries_n_5165480.html
Image: http://images.latinopost.com/data/images/full/1801/the-electronic-cigarette.jpg?w=600
Racial Divisions at NMMU
http://www.heraldlive.co.za/racist-remarks-offend/
All interviews:
Anele Zondi
Kgabo Maphato
Heidi
Johann
Michael (international student)
The Silent Killer
All Interviews:
Smith, Jessica
Selahle, Lebogang
Image: http://assets.forexlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Robin-Williams-died.jpg
"I Love you," replied the Mirror
http://www.digitaltrends.com/features/the-history-of-social-networking/#!bLH4jX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HLNJUWRw8
http://www.halcyon.com/jmashmun/npd/traits.html