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I believe that the lessons learned in Comm 409 will stay with me forever and help shape the person I will become. The most important lessons I’ve learned in class are: the importance of showing empathy towards others and the … Continue reading →

Bill Marimow’s talk at the Oweida Lecture Tuesday night was insightful and filled with practical applications of ethics. It was very interesting to hear a seasoned journalist speak about tough decisions he’s made in the field and his case studies … Continue reading →

A journalist’s role in society is one of much freedom and influence. What a journalist writes can possibly shape the public’s opinion on an issue. But with those privileges journalist must be held to high ethical standards. For a journalist, … Continue reading →

I believe in a parent’s love. This summer, if all goes according to plan, I will be graduating with a degree in journalism from Penn State. And on that day it will be the culmination of a long journey that … Continue reading →