Author Archives: Ronald Anthony Redden

Blog 5-Ron Redden

Two important ethical lessons I took away from the class that are pivotal to journalistic success were reporting graphic stories and truth in journalism. Truth in journalism ties back to the first lesson we learned about the Glass story. Telling … Continue reading

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How to Catch a Predator

How to Catch a “Predator”   Situation Definition   The show was centered around a touchy subject for many, which is adult men attempting to have sexual encounters with underage children. The basis of the show seemed very genuine and … Continue reading

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Blog 3–Black Ops Advertising

Dr. Mara Einstein Introduction   Dr. Mara Einstein, a former executive at MTV and MTV, gave a lecture titled: Black Ops Advertising—The Corporate Creation of Fake News. Being a former executive not only at MTV and NBC, but also at … Continue reading

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Blog 2-Shattered Glass

Situation Definition Stephen Glass became a victim of his own pathological lying and greed. In the journalism field, the rush of getting the biggest, most interesting story is what makes every journalist better. Stephen Glass became so concerned with being … Continue reading

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Blog 1- I believe in FAITH by Ron Redden

“Your son only has a 50% chance to live.” Those were the words that the surgeon told my parents moments before performing an epidural hematoma on me at just one years old. I had suffered a routine fall that normal … Continue reading

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