Imagine the Colosseum with a Jumbotron...

Myself in Venice (on a beautiful island called Burano), Italy this summer

I'm Devon McGarry, a Junior Communications major from Westford, MA.

This summer I traveled to Italy and noticed the prominence of media and the juxtaposition of ancient ruins/structures next to modern technology. One thing I saw was a trendy clothing store in Rome with TV screens built into the stairwell to the second floor. The store was actually closed and it was still playing music videos (must have had some serious electric bills).

Here is some Youtube footage I found of the steps in action.

I also saw an Italian infomercial on network television with full frontal nudity (it was for some sort of bra-related product); it was startling to say the least.

I think it is great that modern technology allows us to communicate in numerous ways and at speeds that rival face-to-face communication. However, I think reliance on technology for communication holds many of us back from true communication and interaction.

After college I want to work in some field of media. At this point radio seems to be my track. I also aspire to be a struggling musician on the side.

I currently host a radio show on the Champlain WAVE internet radio station. My Facebook fanpage can be found at the following link: The DJ Nasty Radio Hour.