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Public Opinion In The Social Media Era: Toward A New Understanding Of The Spiral Of Silence, Daniel Lemin

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

This thesis explores the intersection of a long-standing public opinion theory – the spiral of silence – and the recent explosion in social publishing tools such as Tumblr and Twitter. It uses real-world discussion settings (including face-to-face focus groups and synchronous online discussions) in tandem with a pre-test/post-test methodology to measure opinion shifts on the topic of corn syrup and childhood nutrition/obesity. This research design is based on well-established criticisms challenging that the spiral of silence may not be fully explained by a national climate of opinion on a topic, suggesting that there are other influences on individual beliefs than …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Duvall, Tessa. Topper Transit Could Expand – Parking & Transportation
• Wadley, Emily. New Off-campus Housing Web Site in the Works – Apartments
• Day, Michelle. All the Rave: Students ry to Rebuild Rave Scene in Bowling Green – Rave DMZ, Emmett Stephens
• Simpson, Mandy. Fijis to be Chartered This Weekend – Phi Gamma Delta
• Duvall, Tessa. Students to Show Off Lunar Robots – Team Artemis, Engineering
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget Cuts
• Missed Deadline: Legislators Need to Get Act Together in Terms of Budget
• Weinzapfel, Rachel. Underaged Gambling …

Spartan Daily April 29, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 46

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 29, April 29, 2010

Central Florida Future

Puppy love on the lawn; Uncover Thursdays; Arts up against the wall; Plus: former students host Mediocre show; Column: Fowler's farewell to all; Students work to lase fat, win title; Renovations close Chick-fil-a for summer.

Spartan Daily April 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Wilson, Laurel. Tuition Hike Limited to 5 Percent
• Wilson, Laurel. Halftime Adjustments: Gary Ransdell Reflects as Administrative Changes Bring Transition
• Harris, Shakia. Regents Approve New Programs – Art History, Asian Religions & Cultures, Organizational Leadership, Water Resource Management
• Duvall, Tessa. Community Colleges Pledge to Improve Graduation Rates – Kentucky Community & Technical College System, KCTCS
• Kasnic, Dave. A Thousand Words – Nell Ferguson, Jamboree Barn, Rosine, Kentucky, Bluegrass
• Duvall, Tessa. Land Sale Approved for Greek Village – Regents, Planning, Design & Construction, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Nu
• Simpson, …

The Guardian, April 27, 2010, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Spartan Daily April 27, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Spartan Daily April 26, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 28, April 26, 2010

Central Florida Future

Food scraps no longer trash; Global party; Athletics hopeful for lower fee usage; Bright I.D.E.A.S. shine on U.S. Dept of Energy home page.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Wilson, Laurel. Ross Bjork’s Contract Approved – Athletics
• Duvall, Tessa. Recycled in Style: Earth Day Festival Draws More Student Involvement – Sustainability, Fashion
• Snyder, Kristen. Hot Rods Game to Help Autism Awareness – Baseball, Kelly Autism Program
• Kriz, Lindsay. Saudi Students, Faculty Put on Festival – International Students, Saudi Day, Saudi Students’ Club
• Harris, Shakia. Additions Planned for Kentucky Building – ARAMARK, Dining Services
• Tobin, Whitley. International Night Organizers Expect Higher Attendance – International Studies, International Students
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Censorship
• Can’t Touch This: Police Action …

Spartan Daily April 22, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 42

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 27, April 22, 2010

Central Florida Future

Fraternity listed as 'inactive'; Hazing statistics; Uncover Thursdays; Flower Power; Plus: MLG gives gamers chance to go pro; The National preps for summer's Bonnaroo; October game shuts down class; Trick shot star films on UCF-area courts; Protest targets Publix.

The Guardian, April 21, 2010, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Spartan Daily April 21, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 41

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Duvall, Tessa. Parking & Transportation Sends Out Survey
• Demirjian, Hanna. Off & Dancing: Greek Week Starts with Song & Dance – Spring Sing
• Wilson, Laurel. Officials Plan without State Budget
• Wadley, Emily. Students Participate in Volunteer Week – ALIVE Center, WKU CAN-U
• Mollenkof, Bethany. A Thousand Words – BG Rockerz, Down Syndrome, Liza Tichenor
• Harris, Shakia. Board of Regents to Vote on Education Center – Green River Regional Education Cooperative, GRREC
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Students Heard – Big Red’s Hearing Aid
• A Good Spot to Park: …

Spartan Daily April 20, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 26, April 19, 2010

Central Florida Future

Football spring game; Spring Step; UCF closes in on new provost; Florida universities could get tier system; Benefits not offered at all; Office links students to experts.

Spartan Daily April 19, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Lintner, Jonathan. Tailgating Policy Revised – Football
• Duvall, Tessa. What If Western Gets Shaken Up? – Earthquakes, Environment, Health & Safety, Emergency Management
• Kriz, Lindsay. Events Start in Restored Van Meter Hall
• Wilson, Laurel. Legislature Fails to Pass State Budget
• Carter, Caitlin. Students Start Competitive Academic Team on Campus – Academic Competition Club, Nick Conder
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Social Media & Image
• Image Is a Lot: Students Need to Be Aware of Online Behavior When Looking for Jobs – Social Media
• Schanie, Raymond. Voters Should be …