Author Archives: Abigail Roe

During the semester of Comm 409, my eyes have been opened to the many case studies we have looked at and the ethical reasoning’s behind. For example, I was extremely struck by the Stephen Glass case. While watching that movie, … Continue reading →

Situation Definition In Allentown, PA a publication called The Morning Call suspended Frank Whelan, a long time feature writer for the publication. The controversy arose in June 2006, and the ethical dilemmas in the case are still being looked at … Continue reading →

As John Eligon took the stage Wednesday night, I wasn’t sure what to expect. He started speaking about how he doesn’t exactly love writing, and that hooked me right away. Why are you working for the New York Times if … Continue reading →

In the movie, Shattered Glass, viewers were swooped in by Glass’s amicable presence and intriguing stories. They were then derailed after realizing the amount of fabrication Glass put into his pieces. One ethical issue was that Glass fabricated many of … Continue reading →

“If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.” This is a life lesson from Naval Admiral William H. Mcraven. In his book titled, “Make Your Bed,” he gives ten life lessons that he’s learned from … Continue reading →