Author Archives: Genae Kalene Salinas

Throughout this course, I’ve not only learned a lot about news and media ethics, but I’ve had the opportunity to look at case studies and gain in-depth, broader knowledge of these different ethics. While my group focused on conflicts of … Continue reading →

By: Genae Salinas Situation Definition: Last weekend, Walter Scott was fatally shot by a police officer in South Carolina. Scott attempted to run from Officer Michael Slager after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop. As Scott began to … Continue reading →

Fraternities, Sex and Ethical Journalism Genae Salinas Situation Definition: Tuesday night, writer Caitlin Flanagan breeched several touchy topics as one of the speakers for the Foster Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers. She spoke about America’s fraternity system, sexual assault on … Continue reading →

Transparent as Glass- Shattering Journalism Ethics  Blog 2- Genae Salinas Part one: Situation Definition The movie “Shattered Glass” featured former reporter Stephen Glass and the unethical, deceptive journalism he practiced. At The New Republic, Glass was a rising star. His … Continue reading →

This I Believe: Throw Away Your Judgments By: Genae Salinas We do it every day. We do it in the hallways of buildings, outside on campus, at parties and on the streets down town. We can’t help ourselves— it’s human … Continue reading →