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This course has taught me many valuable lessons about ethics and the news media this semester. It has enlightened me about the difficult and unfathomable actions of some reporters and newsrooms in the media industry. Two aspects of journalism that … Continue reading →

Marty Baron, executive editor of the Washington Post, brought up two important principles in his speech. Two issues that the press is facing today is listening and “shutting up.” With this year marking a new presidency and the Trump administration … Continue reading →

The reputation of Stephen Glass is one many current and aspiring journalists are well-aware of. Glass, a former graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, became widely known for “cooking” stories during his tenure with The New Republic magazine. His fabrications … Continue reading →

Growing up in a large family (8 siblings), I was constantly competing with siblings, especially in sports. My father was a blue-chip All American in football and my mother was a high school track star. Naturally, we all were blessed … Continue reading →