Author Archives: rjp5671

Over the course of the semester, I have learned so much about ethics in the world of journalism and beyond. I thought critically about the actions and responsibilities of someone who reports the news, while repeatedly asking myself one question: … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: The Foster-Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers hosted a series of lectures on campus last week, bringing two talented and accomplished journalists to Penn State to share their experiences. I decided to attend the Julie Brown lecture in Schwab … Continue reading →

Situation Definition The film Shattered Glass chronicles a young man’s journey in the professional world of journalism, and how a pattern of lies and deception can lead to significant, unintended consequences. The young man, Stephen Glass, was a reporter for … Continue reading →

Occasionally I look down at my phone on the trek between classes, read a text message, and smile. Maybe it’s my mom sending me a cute picture of my dog, or my roommate sharing a funny story about her day. … Continue reading →