Editor’s Note: All times listed are Eastern Standard. AS OF 7:40pm Authorities are still investigating the deadly terror attacks in Paris and are identifying the 129 victims. However, this live blog has now ended. As new developments unfold, we encourage our readers to seek one more than one source before jumping to conclusions or making public…
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Hashtag, Clashtag: How the Paris Attack Played Out on Twitter
Nearly every other week, the internet is on the brink of explosion as citizen journalists fall over each other to inform readers about the latest global tragedy. This week is no different. On January 7th a satirical newspaper in Paris, Charlie Hebdo, was attacked by three masked gunmen. The death toll now stands at twelve,…
The Double Edged Pen: Charlie Hebdo Attack Didn’t Just “Happen”
Almost 100,000 people are rallying across France after a terrorist attack against a French publication. Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine in Paris that is known for publishing mocking cartoons of Prophet Muhammad as well as other notable political and religious figures, was the target of these attacks. As a Muslim and budding journalist, I feel…