The “Close Read”– How Interactive Art Criticism Explores Major Pieces for the Casual Observer

An analysis of Jason Farago of The New York Times’ “Close Read” series for a visual storytelling course. The “Close Read”- How Interactive Art Criticism Explores Major Pieces for the Casual Observer  By Hannah Sammut For most, a trip to an art museum can be a rather passive experience. Without much context or background knowledge…… Continue reading The “Close Read”– How Interactive Art Criticism Explores Major Pieces for the Casual Observer

The New Player in Tackling Covid– Our Underdog Defense Fueled by the Sun

A “talker” piece for my J2 class. By Hannah Sammut The New Player in Tackling Covid– Our Underdog Defense Fueled by the Sun There’s been a lot of conflicting advice on how to stay healthy during one of the strangest and uncertain times in modern history. However, some advice has remained pretty universal: wash hands…… Continue reading The New Player in Tackling Covid– Our Underdog Defense Fueled by the Sun

When Bothsidesism Falls Short– How Top Papers Let Racist Implications Slide in an Effort to Remain “Fair”

An Op-ed I wrote on the issues of bothsidesism. By Hannah Sammut Question 2: Look at an issue and examine why it is covered the way it is, through the lens of race When Bothsidesism Falls Short– How Top Papers Let Racist Implications Slide in an Effort to Remain “Fair” by Hannah Sammut  For as…… Continue reading When Bothsidesism Falls Short– How Top Papers Let Racist Implications Slide in an Effort to Remain “Fair”