Kyle Hinchcliff's Blog

 As someone who gets most of their news from a smartphone, I wanted to challenge myself and take a closer look at how traditional media stacks up in the digital age. For this post, I compared The New York Times in both its print and online formats to see how the same publication functions across two very different platforms. It turned out to be a pretty eye-opening experience. While the content may be similar in some ways, the way it’s presented—and how we interact with it—couldn’t be more different. The print edition I picked up (May 20, 2025) focused heavily on national and international issues. The front page featured a deep dive into recent U.S. climate policy shifts, a piece about data privacy in the global tech industry, and a story highlighting urban farming efforts in Detroit. Throughout the paper, the stories were well-organized and grouped into clear sections like World, U.S., Business, Arts, and Opinion. Visually, it was pretty straightforward—black-and-white text with...

  What Abbott Elementary Teaches Us About Today’s Culture (While Making Us Laugh) When people say that TV reflects the culture we live in, Abbott Elementary is a perfect example. Airing Wednesdays on ABC and streaming on Hulu and Max, this mockumentary-style sitcom captures the struggles—and triumphs—of teachers in an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. I watched the latest episode (“Please Touch Museum”) from Season 4 and walked away entertained and thinking hard about what it says about education, community, and society. What the Show’s About Abbott Elementary follows a group of teachers doing their best to support their students despite limited resources and chaotic leadership. The cast includes: - Quinta Brunson (Janine), who also created the show - Tyler James Williams (Gregory), who you might remember from Everybody Hates Chris - Janelle James as the over-the-top principal Ava - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Chris Perfetti round out the cast The show's mockume...