Give the people what they want?

         This week, our chapter discusses social movements within the media and why certain movements or stories are granted more coverage than others. We all know (well, some of us) are aware that the news is created for profit, and the stories that will appeal to larger groups of people are given much higher priority.
          Take today, for example. On Wednesday, April 3rd, I checked several news and media sites and the majority of what I found are fluff pieces. Despite the various dire, news worthy situations that are currently unveiling in our world, articles about the Rutger's head coach being fired, an MTV star dying, and other ridiculous stories (I'm looking at you, Fox news!) were the main focal points.
         Last month was the deadliest month in Syria thus far, with over 6,000 people dying. In order to read about this, however, one had to leave the home page of CNN, go to the World section, and find this information in a small bullet underneath other stories about North Korea's hostility towards South Korea (which we already know and nothing new has happened). I'm enclosing several screen shots for your own sad amusement.