This week I  tried to make my social media profiles show more positive and uplifting content. I noticed that there were some things that show on my feed that are not particularly positive. I tried to follow a lot of political articles and news stations so I can stay informed. I noticed that a lot of news channels and political articles tend to post negative things.
I decided that I should unfollow some articles and news channels so I could start personally seeing more positive things. I figure that if I see more positive things in my own feed, then I will post and share more positive things for others to see. I am noticing more positive things in my feed and it has made a difference to me personally because I feel less aggravated when I read things on my feed. I feel better sharing positive content than negative so I think my decision will benefit me as I continue to apply what I learn in this class

This week I read an article that is again relevant to the topic my group is engaged in for my communications class. This time around I learned that there is yet another reason for less college student voting participation. There are many factors, but this is the first time I have come across this particular theory. The theory states college voting turnout is negatively affected local laws that restrict college students to vote.
It takes a lot for a nonresidential student to keep up with the local politics in their university's area. Because of this, the theory states that college students are also less likely to participate in national voting as well. If  laws were not as strict, then students would be more inclined to vote. I think this is an interesting theory and I want to dive into it more so I can use this new information in my group's campaign.


Jesse Richman and Andrew Pate, Sage Publications inc, "Can the college vote turn out?: evidence from the U.S. States, 2000- 08." State Politics & Policy Quarterly,Spring 2010, pg 51-68.