Author Archives: Alex Altieri

The most important ethical lesson I’ve learned from this course has a broad application to life itself in addition to the field of journalism. Preparedness, or a journalist’s ability to make ethical decisions on the fly, is something I never … Continue reading →

The field of journalism is changing. The internet provides a new medium through which citizens can acquire news. This is largely a positive development, allowing for autonomy in selecting the content one wishes to consume. There are some negatives, though, particularly … Continue reading →

Situation Definition:   Marty Baron’s presentation on March 21 included a number of relevant ethics questions to the field of journalism. His opening points hinged on the fact that the media cannot ethically “keep its mouth shut” in light of … Continue reading →

Two central issues arise in the film Shattered Glass. Some concerns with the relationship of journalism to business, and the issue of maintaining a trusting readership both permeate the whole of the film. It would certainly be easy to dismiss Stephen Glass … Continue reading →

I believe in the power of conscious thought. When we were children, many of our parents would sit us down and say, “You can do whatever you set your mind to.” To me, this statement always felt cliché. It felt … Continue reading →