Our Gen Y

Our Gen Y A group of Univeristy of Iowa journalism students reporting on what makes our generation unique.

Every decade brings forth a new wave of individuals who set out to make an impact on the world. With the passing of each generation, change is inevitable and the norms and behaviors that were once accepted are altered to adapt to the ever evolving times. Through the eyes of the members of Generation Y, a collection of stories and information, revolving around Entertainment, Technology, Health and

Life Style, come together to show our perspective on generational change and the impact that we have made on the world. For the purpose of our site, we will define Generation Y as the individuals who fall between the ages of 20 to 29 and will commonly refer to ourselves as The 20 somethings.

Phones are Being Used for Professional Photography: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1208
12/12/2012

Phones are Being Used for Professional Photography: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1208

Written by Michael GallagherDecember 11, 2012As the quality of the cameras on phones increases, people are using the cameras for more than just casual pictures to share with friends. Camera phones are now at a point where some professional photographers are using them, and benefiting from the unique...

The Appeal of Digital Comic Books http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1223
12/12/2012

The Appeal of Digital Comic Books http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1223

Written by Michael GallagherDecember 11, 2012Recent reports show that about 25 percent of American adults now own tablets. This is a figure the comic book industry is undoubtedly paying close attention to.Both Marvel and DC make their comics available digitally, and many independent publishers rely ...

Changes in Children's Play Patternsourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=861
12/12/2012

Changes in Children's Play Patterns
ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=861

Written by Jessica CarbinoDecember 11, 2012Photo courtesy of Jessica Carbino. Professor Clar Baldus is a passionate educator who enjoys making discoveries and teaching about children and the way they learn and develop. A common college student activity on a relaxing afternoon is to reminisce about h...

Credit Cards: A Slippery Slope for Students? http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=925
12/11/2012

Credit Cards: A Slippery Slope for Students? http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=925

Written by Rachel RothDecember 11, 201291 percent of students hold credit cards. You have probably noticed the growing shift from cash to credit purchases. Have you ever stopped to consider the consequences that this has on not only our economy, but also on our own lives? There are many statistics r...

The Rise in Organic Dairy Products: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=923
12/10/2012

The Rise in Organic Dairy Products: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=923

Written by Matthew WilliamsDecember 10, 2012 Never before has American society been so aware and self-conscious about the food they consume. Although obesity in Generation Y is higher than in any other American generation, society has never been presented with so many healthy food alternatives, as w...

Generation Organic: Young People Farming with New Focus
12/09/2012

Generation Organic: Young People Farming with New Focus

Written by Hailey CourtneyDecember 9, 2012Not everyone in Generation Y is trying to enter the cooperate world after graduation. While many are still going to college or receiving formal training, a trend is that many are moving to the farmland to become organic farmers. With no background in farming...

What do you use social media for? http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1039
12/09/2012

What do you use social media for? http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1039

Written by Xiaoqin LiangDecember 9, 2012One of the most revolutionary technologies in todays society is social media. For the past decade, social media sites have become more and more popular and involved in everyday life, especially among younger generations. Meanwhile, social media has brought bot...

The FroYo Comeback: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=764
12/08/2012

The FroYo Comeback: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=764

Written by Carly HurwitzDecember 8, 2012(A froyo concoction from Yotopia, located in downtown Iowa City.Photo By Carly Hurwitz.) Not many can deny the satisfaction that comes from a heaping helping of the tasty frozen treat known as ice cream. But, in the last decade, ice cream has taken a backseat...

Monica Schmidt, a Substance Abuse Counselor at Mecca Services, discusses substance abuse among 20-somethings: http://our...
12/07/2012

Monica Schmidt, a Substance Abuse Counselor at Mecca Services, discusses substance abuse among 20-somethings: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=968

Written by Rachel RothDecember 7, 2012Monica Schmidt is a substance abuse counselor at Mecca Services in Iowa City. She treats primarily Generation Y-aged people. Monica is the primary out-patient counselor, treating anyone with an alcohol or drug abuse problem. The two main substances that people s...

12/07/2012

Generation Y as entrepreneurs: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=828

Written by Elvira BakalbasicDecember 7, 2012With many new start-ups founded by 20-somethings, this three part story examines the increase of entrepreneurs in Generation Y. Experts give tips on what to do for business people who would like to start a business of their own. For those in their twenties...

The sale of video games: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1098
12/07/2012

The sale of video games: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1098

Written by Xiaoqin LiangDecember 7, 2012Video games have grown rapidly over time with Generation Y, and have improved in a lot of aspects: technology, types of video games and numbers of participants. Our Generation Y reporters talked with Kyle MacDonald, an employee at Gamers in the Old Capitol Mal...

Iowa City rappers discuss the genre and Generation Y: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1130
12/07/2012

Iowa City rappers discuss the genre and Generation Y: http://ourgeny.jmc.uiowa.edu/?p=1130

Written by Darius BowieDecember 7, 2012Generation Y has seen a complete evolution in terms of rap music. People of all shades and sizes are taking to the genre. Local rappers, Bam Musik and I.D.K, discuss what rap music has meant to their generation.Bam Musikdrakei.d.kiowa cityiowa city rapjay zlil ...

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