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I thoroughly enjoyed my time in COMM 409. I’d say one of the biggest lessons we learned is that accuracy should be one of the things that journalists seek most in their reporting. It’s extremely important to learn all the … Continue reading →

EMBODYING ETHICS Situation Definition Julie K. Brown detailed her process behind the two most notable stories of her career during her Foster-Foreman Conference lecture. Her first signature story came about when Darren Rainy, a mentally-ill prisoner in Florida, was locked … Continue reading →

Situation Definition  The story of Stephen Glass brings up a number of concerns in regards to news and media ethics. Perhaps the most troubling part about Glass’s time with The New Republic was the fact that he had fabricated 27 … Continue reading →

“For all of you out there, there’s an old cliché: Go out on a limb—that’s where all the fruit is.” I listened to Colin Cowherd say this years ago, right after he left ESPN to work at Fox Sports. As … Continue reading →