Writing for the Web in theory
Print Writer 1
- Lauryn Love
- Entertainment PR reporter
- Love Letter by Lauryn Love (On SubStack)
- https://lovelettersbylaurynlove.substack.com/
- When it comes to entertainment reporting there is no lack of people doing it; however,
Lauryn comes with a different perspective with a background in PR. Her work is
consistently relevant and up to date with what is happening. She not only goes into detail
about situations but also makes sure to provide relevant background information.
Print Writer 2 - V Spehar
- Political news reporting
- Under the Desk News (On SubStack)
- https://underthedesknews.substack.com/
- Political news, especially today, is not easy to deliver but V has found a way to do it that
is not the normal. While their main content is videos of them sitting under their desk,
their substack reports hold the same tone. They are able to deliver hard news in a way
that’s easy to understand and a bit lighter to digest.
Print Writer 3 - Lisa Remillard
- Political news reporting
- Just Facts HQ (On SubStack)
- https://lisaremillard.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search
- Unlike V, Lisa’s approach is a bit more harsh and to the point, but like her substack name
implies she does report just facts. With a background in journalism she is able to
breakdown things happening and relay them in a way that is easy to understand.
Print Writer 4 - Gia DiPaolo
- Life style/social media blog posting
- Draft Mode (On LinkedIn Newsletter)
- https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7394844016913162242/
- Gia is a PR alum from Point Park and is one I often look to for inspiration and
aspirations. Her writing is a mix of her life and what’s happening in the world and her
takes on it.
A Narrow Focus, A Wider Feeling in Harry Styles “Aperture”
The singer’s latest single leans into restraint, utilizing simplicity and symbolism to enhance its emotional depth.
After his nearly three-year hiatus, Harry Styles’ is back to releasing music. Styles last tour lasted two years, ending in July 2023, after which he disappeared from the spotlight with fans looking for any sightings of him. On January 15, Harry took to Instagram to announce his album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. releasing on March 6th.
Five days later, Styles posted a picture of himself announcing a single which came out January 23 with the music video following. Fans who got to listen to the song early had mixed explanations of the song and its genre, and the reactions were also equally split.
Fans were not split on one topic, though, ticket pricing. Along with the album, Styles announced a tour only going to seven cities with a thirty day residency in Madison Square Garden. As fans slowly started getting through long queues on TicketMaster they were met with tickets costing hundreds of dollars.
Many fans took to social media to complain about the pricing and inability to get a ticket. These prices were not just seen for his NYC stop, either, with European fans sharing similar testaments to high pricing.
Before fans got a sour taste in their mouth from talking about Harry, they got to enjoy the new song and music video.
While the song feels like Harry is definitely a new sound for him. In an interview with Capital FM, he told them, “I just want them to come ready to dance,” which, from just the first song, should be an easy goal to reach.
Much like Styles set himself free from the public eye for a short time, the song is supposed to emulate the same feeling, letting go and “letting the light in”. Many lyrics in the song point to this idea of doing what is better for yourself and enjoy life as it comes.
The video starts with Harry alone in a hotel room being put on hold on the phone, and as it continues to ring, the music starts. The ringing of the phone starts to mix with the music. This is one of the first of many natural sounds Style used in the music video to connect with the song.
As Harry starts to sing, he is shown walking out of the room and to the front desk where the bell on the desk, and Styles tapping his fingers are used on beat with the music. A man with sunglasses carrying a “Thanks You, Have a Nice Day” plastic shopping bag is seen walking past Styles. The rest of the video consists of the random man chasing Harry to ultimately dance together in the end.
This idea of running from what is actually best is clear when the lyrics “It’s best you know what you don’t. Aperture lets the light in” are paired with the visual of Harry dancing with his former chaser.
Even with not all fans fully understanding the song or being upset with Harry, everyone is still excited to see and hear the rest of what Styles has up his sleeve. With the track list already released, fans are speculating what the rest of the album will be and hoping for tickets to see it live.
Case Study Module 3
This photo was taken in 1978 in England and I think showcases how humans impact is global and not as modern as some think. Many modern pictures showcase similar imagery but a nearly 50 year old picture showcasing the same thing puts it into perception. The image itself feels sad not only because of the machinery in the back but also the fact that the horse is alone in the field.
Unlike the other photo this one showcases a group of people joined together in Paris 1972 listening to a preformance. The shoes at the top of the image help show how many people are in this space. I think it shows how music is something that historically brings people together. Also opposed to the photos in class we looked at with phones or cameras in the crowd, that is not seen here.
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