Vox Pop
“The Vox Pop is a tool used in many forms of media to provide a snapshot of public opinion. Random subjects are asked to give their views on a particular topic and their responses are presented to the viewer/reader as a reflection of popular opinion”. The media use Vox Pops for many reasons, but chiefly for the following:
“The Vox Pop is a tool used in many forms of media to provide a snapshot of public opinion. Random subjects are asked to give their views on a particular topic and their responses are presented to the viewer/reader as a reflection of popular opinion”. The media use Vox Pops for many reasons, but chiefly for the following:
- to test public opinion and reaction
- to influence decision-makers
- to forecast results of events
- to stimulate public debate
Seniors On High School
Many seniors feel the same way about graduating and leaving high school and their friends. It is interesting to really capture how these students feel with their own words. Not only do seniors get emotional but also younger students don’t like to see them leave. By Kyle O'Connor '18
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iPhone X
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Favorite Holiday Traditions
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Will face recognition make it easier for hackers to get into your phone? Apple’s iPhone X Facial Recognition raises concerns about this new way of unlocking the user’s phone. By Sydney Roell '19
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The holiday season is here and its the perfect time of year to get together with family and friends to celebrate your favorite holiday traditions. Westlake staff and students tell us how they celebrate this time of year. By Sean Martin '19
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Harassment in the Entertainment
Industry Over the past few weeks there have been an extraordinary number of women speaking out and revealing cases of sexual harassment against powerful men in the entertainment industry.Do these stories and allegations reveal something more about the industry than just a few bad apples? By Thomas Rubino '19
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Gun Control (under construction)
Since 2015 approximately 1,000 people have been killed and 2,000 have been injured in random shootings. The most recent mass shootings in Both Las Vegas and Texas have brought the issue of Gun control back into the limelight. Is it time for a change? VOX POP by Justin Avella '19
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