Author Archives: Julia Maria Poggi De Mendonca

Part 1 The first ethical lesson that stood out to me this semester was the concept of assessing likely harm in any given situation that raises ethical concerns. The media can be an extremely pervasive and intrusive social agent in … Continue reading →

The case between David Hogg and Laura Ingraham raises ethical concerns for journalists and reporters that are worth examining, in light of national debate on issues related to gun control laws and mass shootings. Survivors of the mass shooting that … Continue reading →

Kristin Houser, member of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), gave an insightful presentation on journalist’s role in shaping public knowledge on sexual violence cases, with specific emphasis on the power of language, context, and content. After listening to Houser’s … Continue reading →

The 2003 film “Shattered Glass” presents the story of a young journalist from The New Republic—Stephen Glass—who is renowned for probably the most egregious deceit in journalistic history. During his career, 27 of the 41 bylined pieces which Glass produced … Continue reading →

I believe in the importance of cultural duality. Throughout my life I have constantly seen and experienced the world through two different lenses. Like a camera’s prism, I function as an intermediary between the viewfinder and the lenses; the lenses … Continue reading →