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BCM 241 Pitch – The Old and the New of Online Cricket Writing

My media niche is looking at cricket newsletters on Substack, and how writers use this platform, and others, to engage viewers in different ways. As I outlined in my first blog post, I have aspirations to become a cricket writer in my future professional life, and will be looking to use this online ethnographic analysisContinue reading “BCM 241 Pitch – The Old and the New of Online Cricket Writing”

My Media Niche – Cricket Writers on Substack

For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed over the game of cricket. This began with playing in the backyard at home and watching on TV, and over the years has developed into spending time as a junior coach and committee member. My interests do not stop at cricket in Australia, IContinue reading “My Media Niche – Cricket Writers on Substack”

Countermapping as a Vehicle for Political Activism

Countermapping is a term that refers to the use of cartographic tools and maps to correct or denounce injustice (Warf, 2010). Historically maps have been a resource available only to the powerful, and have had the ability to be manipulated and misconstrued to influence the public, which can lead to issues in terms of socialContinue reading “Countermapping as a Vehicle for Political Activism”

BCM212 Research Proposal

My intended topic for my BCM 212 research report into student experience at the University of Wollongong concerns the use of the University library as a source of leisurely reading material for students. I am a regular borrower who enjoys reading in my free time for relaxation and entertainment, and my curiosity is how otherContinue reading “BCM212 Research Proposal”

My BCM212 Curiosity

One University related experience that interests me is how students use the library, particularly those who like to read literature. There are shelves and shelves of classics as well as more contemporary writing, it’s free, you get the books on loan for around 6 months, but I always get the feeling I’m one of theContinue reading “My BCM212 Curiosity”

Being a University Student

Hey everyone in the BCM sphere, my name is Russ and this is my second year in my degree here at UOW. To me being a university student since the start of last year has been about combining the things I am passionate about and have had success with in the past, such as writingContinue reading “Being a University Student”

Campus East Appoint New Staff Member in Attempts to Alleviate Homesickness in Lockdown

2021 has been a year of contrasting experiences for residents of the University of Wollongong’s Campus East accommodation, with the Greater Sydney lockdown in late June changing the social experiences of students markedly. Being a facility that houses over 500 residents from all over Australia and from overseas, each student has had their own experienceContinue reading “Campus East Appoint New Staff Member in Attempts to Alleviate Homesickness in Lockdown”

“What’s Hidden?” JRNL Reflection

For my “What’s Hidden?” JRNL photojournalism piece I captured life at Campus East in second semester, and how the introduction of Abbey, staff-member Mr Chris Tulloch’s labrador, assisted students in overcoming homesickness and improved their outlook on life during lockdown. I formed this idea after seeing many residents walking Abbey around campus and down atContinue reading ““What’s Hidden?” JRNL Reflection”

Russ’s Cricket Corner Contextual Report

Short Project Summary My digital artefact is an independent and opinion based cricket blog that aims to address the problem that there aren’t enough young voices in the cricket media sphere. I decided to form this digital artefact as a cricket blogger to create a space for fans to interact and discuss points I raise,Continue reading “Russ’s Cricket Corner Contextual Report”

Online Presence – Prototyping

Prototyping has allowed me to go from blogging to a small handful of random readers to me blogging to a strong crowd of interested fans who are able to partake in discussion on the topics I write about. This has been the section of the feedback loop that has provided me with the most clearContinue reading “Online Presence – Prototyping”