Author Archives: Junior Emmanuel Gonzalez

I have learned many lessons in COMM409 over the last four months. The lectures and discussions by both Dr. Zhong and my fellow classmates have made me think about the importance of getting a story right and reporting on stories … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: On November 19, 2014, Rolling Stone magazine published an article titled, “A Rape on Campus: A Brutal Assault and Struggle for Justice at UVA” online and it appeared in next print issue of the biweekly publication. The article … Continue reading →

There are many ethical and moral misgivings in the field of journalism as showcased in the 2003 film Shattered Glass. Among the offenses are fabrication and deception. In the film, reporter Stephen Glass (who, at the time, worked for the … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: Journalist and author Caitlin Flanagan was the first of two writers speaking at the Spring edition of the Foster-Foreman Conference at Penn State. Most of the conversation focused on Ms. Flanagan’s knowledge regarding fraternities and fraternity culture, which … Continue reading →

One day I drove to a local shopping center in my hometown of York, Pennsylvania. I stayed parked for a bit, as I was on the phone with my friend and even listened to some music. As I was in … Continue reading →