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Media literacy According to medialiteracyweek. us, media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act. Meaning that people can find, use, make, and share information with others. So writers will do interviews, create notes and write a story for people interested.

Types of Media

While when most people think of the word media they think of social media apps such as Tik Tok and Instagram, that’s not the only kind of media. Film, radio, newspapers and books are all media as well. All of these, except for maybe books, are part of mass media. When media reaches large audiences it becomes part of mass media that many Americans hear about everyday.

Why the media is important Journalism had been in America for quite some time but really was popular during times like the Civil War, Lincoln’s assassination, election times, etc. So journalists are a staple for Americans.

Why the media’s important

Journalism is the main source of information for most American citizens. Meaning that yes as cringy as saying America is built on journalism may seem it’s an accurate statement.

How is it abused

Although the media is seen as this incredibly important source for information, many journalists abuse it. Many people today will

see fake news, this could be represented through false information. Some writers want to get a big audience, in order to do that they create fake news to manipulate people into reading. This abuse can be bad for other journalists, so keeping a good and honest publication is key to success.

Recognizing the guilty

As said, being a publication with the best intentions is a successful one. Some journalists violate the privacy of others to get a good story, for example, TMZ. There’s videos of TMZ showing them getting into celebrities’ faces and violating their privacy.

The United States and Journalism

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Story by: Katie Wright

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The holidays is a time for family, friends, fun, and most importantly food!

There are many classics such as ham, dressing and apple cider. While many love these traditional blockbusters it is important to continue bringing in new family favorites and introducing new holiday musthaves.

So here we have 2 amazingdesert recipes handpicked for even the pickiest holiday lovers.

Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Calories: 522 Makes: 12 Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened, almost melted) • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar • 1 Large Egg Yolk • 1/4 Cup Pumpkin Puree (pumpkin pie filling) • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract • 1 2/3 Cup AP Flour (sifted) • 1/4 Tsp Salt • 1 Tsp Baking Powder • 3/4 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice • 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F 2. Line cookie sheet with either parchment paper with excess on the edges, nonstick spray or butter 3. Cream the butter (make sure it is easily breakable for easier combination), brown sugar and granulated sugar together until smooth by hand or with a mixer 4. Add in egg yolk, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined, the mix will have a relatively liquidy/runny appearance 5. Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon (be generous if you like a more snickerdoodley flavor), and mix until the dry ingredients disappear 6. Roll out 10 cookie dough balls 7. Place on a baking sheet, and gently flatten them to about 1 inch in thickness, the bottom of a cup or bowl will work well for this, can be done by hand, but is not recommended if wanting a uniform look 8. Let the cookies bake for 13 to 15 minutes, sticking a toothpick in one of the middle cookies to test (if the toothpick comes out clean then the cookies are done), 9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes 10.Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool down for 3 to 5 minutes before eating

Adapted from, “Frosted Crumbl Caramel Pumpkin Cookies Copycat Recipe” by Chahinez, writer of the Lifestyle of a Foodie blog.

Earthquakes

Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 11 minutes Total time: 51 minutes Calories: 160 Makes: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/8 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt

Treats

celebrate with seasonal recipes • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 large egg • 1 large egg yolk • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp unsalted butter • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup powdered sugar • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325˚F 2. Line rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside 4. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, egg and egg yolk, and vanilla until combined, set aside 5. Place chocolate in large, zipper-lock plastic bag and seal, removing as much air as possible 6. Use a wooden rolling pin to pound the chocolate into small pieces 7. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine pounded chocolate and butter 8. Heat chocolate and butter at 50% power for 1 - 2 minutes, stir mixture until well combined and shiny 9. Add chocolate mixture to brown sugar mixture and

use rubber spatula to stir until combined, stir in flour mixture until no dry flour is visible 10.Let dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes 11.Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar in 2 separate, shallow bowls 12.Roll dough into 12 balls, roll in sugar dishes, and place on cookie sheet, staggering, each ball should contain about 1 tbsp of dough 13.Bake for about 11 minutes, the treats should be puffed and cracked and inside looks raw in cracks 14.Cool treats for at least 30 minutes before serving

Adapted from “The Complete Baking Book For Young Chefs from America’s Test Kitchen.”

Story by: Addison Warford and Gabrielle Smith Art by: Ivana Wang

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The World is Full of Cake There are 195 countries in the world. Those 195 countries have 7.837 billion people in them! And with almost 8 billion people in the world there are millions of recipes. But one’s focus shouldn’t be wasted on main dishes or mere sides, the spotlight must be put on deserts. The spotlight must be put on…

cake,

one of earth’s oldest deserts with the modern version dating all the way back to the 17th century. These classic, carb packed beauties have a place at almost every gathering from birthday parties to major banquets. So no, the word is not filled with people, but with cakes and the possibility for even more.

So as the next holiday rolls around don’t go for a classic yellow, vanilla, or chocolate, make way for something new, something extravagant! Find out what types of cakes are being made across the world from you and make and bake it. While branching out and discovering these new and fantastical deserts be sure to educate yourself on the cakes history and culture, making it