Our final digital story functions as a memory archive by capturing two women’s unique stories and experiences at Tulane University and preserving them so they won’t be lost. By preserving these relatable events that these two women went through (i.e. 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina) this final digital story upholds both a past and a history.
Culture is preserved by doing just this — saving individual stories that connect to greater world events-in order to exemplify how people reacted and experienced history, revealing something about the culture at the time of the digital story. Stories animate human experience and life by providing an account of people’s perspectives on the world. By preserving culture through storytelling a sense of self is produced by constructing relationships, giving humans a sense of purpose in the world.
[Editor’s Note: This article was captured as part of the class “Media Histories” taught by Vicki Mayer in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Affairs at Tulane University. It was originally published on December 1, 2015.]
Big Chem-EZ: How can small Louisiana communities access clean drinking water after a hurricane?
When I went to visit the Pointe-au-Chien tribe after Hurricane Ida with my Service Learning class, I heard that one of the biggest challenges in the aftermath of the hurricane was finding enough drinking water, so in this article, I explore water purification methods: 1) when they are necessary, 2) how they work, and 3) if they really make your water safe to drink.
Big Chem-EZ: Why is southeastern Louisiana heavily impacted by storms?
This article explores the positive and negative impacts of the engineering industry on Louisiana, including how it is impacted by storms. The author also suggests a call to action to support Louisiana coastal restoration. Big Chem-EZ discusses how finding the best course of action can be challenging, and introduces various proposed solutions to wetland loss and environmental impacts on Louisiana industries.
