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Build. Wusa9. Stack Overflow. Center for Social Media at American University. Innovations In News. Capital Weather | Thunderstorm threat and weekend weather Daily Gripe | Report D.C. issues with our SeeClickFix map Reliable Source | Roxanne Roberts & Amy Argetsinger The gut-wrenching images that emerged after a tornado struck Joplin, Mo. this week were made even more profound by digital and online storytelling techniques.

The combination of traditional photography and digital technology put viewers inside the wreckage and show just how much devastation was caused to the area. In what has now become a fixture in online coverage, this interactive satellite image shows the city before and after Sunday’s tornado. This interactive, 360-degree panoramic image shows the damage from the ground level. A Joplin, Mo. neighborhood before and after the tornado . More great work from the WP’s award-winning videojournalist Whitney Shefte. The Wanda Alston House in northeast Washington is a transitional housing space for homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth. J-Lab.

What does a great college newspaper site look like? :: 10,000 Wo. The best college newspaper websites have a combination of integrated print stories, online only features, great site design, technical skill and most importantly the incorporation of unique multimedia elements. Here are some great examples from around the US: InsideVandy, Vanderbilt University What it lacks in cohesive organization, InsideVandy makes up for in its massive amounts of content. Well-written print stories take residence next to video, podcasts and slideshows. The site also has a host of bloggers to provide fresh content and a section of stories and multimedia specifically targeted toward new students. The University Daily Kansan, University of Kansas Professional design is only the backbone of the journalistic prowess happening at The Kansan.

The State News, Michigan State University At first glance The State News’ online presence looks a little bare bones. The State Hornet, California State University, Sacramento Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University. GeekTips - Computer Tips and Information Technology News. Federated Media Publishing. Deep Jive Interests.

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