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As a broadcasting major, I value the importance of reporting the absolute truth to an audience. Specifically, a reporter must never use deception for the purpose of creating a story. First you must understand the definition of deception, which is … Continue reading →

Feidin Santana used his cell phone to capture the moment when police officer Michael Slager shot and killed Walter Scott. After noticing Slager and Scott, he began to record while walking closer to them. The video, which was recorded at … Continue reading →

Standing in front of the audience, Kathleen Carroll, executive editor of the The Associated Press, held her smartphone in the air and asked, “Who is carrying a smartphone?” A wave of hands rose towards the ceiling, to which Carroll responded by reflecting … Continue reading →

The movie Shattered Glass displays numerous unethical news writing by former journalist Stephen Glass. This includes an unconfirmed detail in his article about the Young Republicans, and his fabricated story about a computer hacker. During a reporting assignment on the … Continue reading →

On many occasions during my childhood, I found myself pondering the question of what will I be when I grow up. No matter how many different options I thought of, there was only one that stuck with me: Entertainment. I’ve … Continue reading →