Author Archives: Hailey Maureen Pohlig

Blog 5- Reflections on Comm 409 by Hailey Pohlig

At the start of this semester, I was honestly unsure of how beneficial Comm 409 was going to be for me. However, with the semester finally coming to an end, it turns out that taking this course has been a … Continue reading

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Blog 4- Case Study of Ethical Issues by Hailey Pohlig

The notions of “honesty” and “privacy” exist as two controversial issues within the industry of ethical journalism. Journalists often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to reporting the truth and respecting confidentiality. These moral principles are key components … Continue reading

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Ethical Lessons from the Inspiring Words of Lisa Falkenberg- Blog 3 by Hailey Pohlig

Lisa Falkenberg is a metro columnist for the Houston Chronicle. She grew up in the small town of Seguin, Texas and was the first of her family to graduate from college. She was AP’s Texas “Writer of the Year” in … Continue reading

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Blog 2- Journalism Ethics: “Shattered Glass” Manipulation and Fabrication by Hailey Pohlig

Part 1. Situation Definition: The movie Shattered Glass tells the true story of Stephen glass, a former journalist who is notably known for his remarkably large campaign of made-up news articles. Back in the 1990’s, Glass worked was one of … Continue reading

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Blog 1- This I Believe… by Hailey Pohlig

After twenty years of living I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing more true or important in life than to do what makes you happy. Despite all the great things I have been blessed with during my … Continue reading

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