The Dragonfly Post
My name is Misty Ma'a and I am from the beautiful islands of Hawai'i. I currently play volleyball for the University of Miami. Wander, love, aspire, and write. Aloha!
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The Dragonfly Post ∙ 6 weeks 2 days ago
According to a worker who has worked for Chartwells for 19 years, the benefits that the Chartwell workers receive are less than ideal. Employees are entitled to five sick days a year, and these sick days must be requested at least a week in advance, or they receive no pay. The employee asked that her name not be mentioned for safety purposes, and also in fear that she might lose her job.
The Dragonfly Post ∙ 6 weeks 2 days ago
A group of about 100 people gathered roadside along US1 on April 4, in hopes of eliminating poverty jobs at the University of Miami. The protesters included students, workers, and faculty members, all aspiring to bring light to an unjust situation. This was far from a coincidence, the protest took place exactly 45 years after Martin Luther King was killed in Memphis, Tennessee, while fighting for equality.
The Dragonfly Post ∙ 6 weeks 2 days ago
According to a worker who has worked for Chartwells for 19 years, the benefits that the Chartwell workers receive are less than ideal. Employees are entitled to five sick days a year, and these sick days must be requested at least a week in advance, or they receive no pay. The employee asked that her name not be mentioned for safety purposes, and also in fear that she might lose her job.
The Dragonfly Post ∙ 16 weeks ago
After reading numerous news stories about Manti Te'o, I have come to the understanding that the media plays a huge influence on society's opinion. This story incorporates many elements of news including: timeliness, impact, proximity, and conflict. This story had an impact on Notre Dame's reputation as a school and as a football program. Many students were affected by the story because they were led to believe that Manti Te'o's girlfriend was a real human, and also because now Notre Dame's authenticity is being questioned. This story also includes proximity for me personally, because I am from the same island as Manti. The story also affects America as a nation, because it highlights the dangers of the internet. Prominence is an important element of news in regards to this story because Manti Te'o went from being viewed as a hero to being viewed as a liar overnight. Many people looked up to Te'o because of his idealistic personality traits, however now that they are being viewed as a lie, his credibility has been lost. The major conflict in this news story is the questioning of if Te'o was involved in the alleged "hoax" or not. Because his girlfriend did not exist, many were led to believe that he made her up for publicity purposes.
Bloggermeister ∙ 16 weeks ago
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The Dragonfly Post ∙ 6 weeks 2 days ago
The rally consisted of chants, rally cries, and speeches given by community members and workers, including well-known "cafeteria lady", Betty White. A leader of the movement, LaVette McKill, stood atop a metal box as she gave a powerful speech. "Stay viligant about your struggle. Nothing is gained without struggle!" The crowd erupted in applause and cars blared their horns as McKill discussed the ways in which Chartwell workers are mistreated on a daily basis.
Another unidentified worker spoke about how the University of Miami does not practice what it preaches. The employee claims that UM preaches equality and justice, however fails to practice that concept amongst it's employees. Other workers took a more radical stance. Union member Marissa Gonsalves didn't eat for 17 days to protest against the unfair treatment.