Author Archives: Laney Pleasanton

Overall, News Media Ethics was a very interesting course that allowed me to build upon ethical lessons I had learned in my previous Communications courses. I feel that the class lectures, case studies, and presentations provided great insight into journalists’ … Continue reading →

After a few of my closest friends and I spent spring break together in the Poconos, we decided to return to State College in order to avoid the possibility of spreading Coronavirus to our families in our respective hometowns. There … Continue reading →

Situation Shattered Glass tells the shocking true story of former journalist Stephen Glass’ scandal at The New Republic, where 27 of his 41 smash-hit stories were discovered to be partially or fully fabricated. Glass spent years concocting false narratives for … Continue reading →

I Believe In the Power of Saying ‘No’ Growing up, I was involved in pretty much every hobby, club, and sport possible. Even from a young age, the thought of rising to a challenge and getting hold of a new … Continue reading →