In this last video from the Who R U? series, a look at the emergence of citizen journalism.
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Citizen Journalists - Who are they and why do they do it?
Part of the series Who Are You: Identity on the Edge of Technology.
This group takes a look at the history of citizen journalism and explores who citizen journalists are and what motivates them to take part in alternative media.
Special thanks to David Spencer, Barry Wells, and Brad Slipiec.
Group members:
Jesse Reynolds
Ethan Rabidoux
Steve Bull
Rich Garton
Chris Montanini
Gulu Walk shows challenges and promise in social media activism
Journalism students from the University of Western Ontario cover the 2008 London Gulu Walk as part of their online media project, "NGOs and Social Media: Bumper Sticker or Bang for the Buck?"
Honesty in online dating
Western University journalism students investigate peoples' experiences in online dating.
Researching my roots: The role of the internet in exploring Jewish identity
Our next installment of the Who Are You? series explores how some have used the internet to re-connect with lost relatives after the displacement caused by the holocaust, and how to explore their Jewish identities.
