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Blog 5: Reflections of the Course by Blair Sykes

This course has taught me a lot about the ethics of journalism, which was to be expected. What I did not expect was to learn about so many cases about various ethical problems in journalism today. One of these cases … Continue reading

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Blog 4: Diversity-Blair Sykes

Blair Sykes Blog 4 Situation Definition Shane Bauer, an undercover reporter for Mother Jones, has a intense history of reporting while undercover in a variety of situations. He worked extensively in the Middle East doing undercover reporting and found himself … Continue reading

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Blog 3-Doug Blackmon by Blair Sykes

I went to see Doug Blackmon speak at the Freeman auditorium at the HUB on Thursday. Doug spent most of his professional career working for the Wall Street Journal. He gained widespread fame and popularity after he released his Pulitzer … Continue reading

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Blog 2-“Shattered Glass”-By Blair Sykes

Part 1: Situation Definition Shattered Glass is a film that delves into some of the biggest problems that journalism faces. These problems revolve around morality, or lack thereof, and accurate writing. Stephen Glass, the main character in the film, seems … Continue reading

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Blog 1 – This I Believe… By Blair Sykes

I firmly believe that it is important to be confident without being arrogant. My biggest pet peeve has always been when someone thinks they are better than everyone else. I will also be the first to admit that I have … Continue reading

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