Author Archives: mby5017

The most important ethical lesson that I learned in this class was the balance between the victim’s right to privacy vs. the public’s right to know. Since I am not a journalism major this is not an ethical dilemma that … Continue reading →

In Part 1: Situation Definition November of 2014, Rolling Stone published a 9,000-word article titled “A Rape on Campus”. The story highlighted the increasing number of sexual assaults on college campuses, focusing primarily on one case at UVA. In the … Continue reading →

Part 1: Situation Definition I attended Kimberly Dozier’s lecture. First she detailed her recovery after she was critically injured in Baghdad on assignment, and then she discussed two ethical dilemmas that she faced in the field. The first ethical issue … Continue reading →

Part 1: Situation Definition Starting a career is never easy. Being the youngest and most inexperienced person in the room is both intimidating and frustrating. Often given assignments that no one else wants, it can be difficult for young reporters … Continue reading →

I believe in taking risks. I haven’t always been this way. Growing up I was the typical Type A student who always played by the books. I never entertained ideas of an abroad trip or trying new sports in high … Continue reading →