Author Archives: sid5274

Reflections on COMM. 409   My time in COMM. 409- News Media Ethics was particularly impactful for me because it not only taught me a whole host of different ethical decision-making strategies, but also showed me numerous situations in which … Continue reading →

  Part 1: Situation Definition   In the past year, and especially the past several months, sexual assault on college campuses and fraternity scandals have been a topic of national discussion. Perhaps to capitalize on this trend in the media, … Continue reading →

Caitlyn Flanagan Speaks On Integrity and Objectivity As a Journalist Caitlyn Flanagan spoke as part of the 31st Penn State Foster-Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers last night at the State Theatre, and her speech inspired and informed both me and the … Continue reading →

Fabrication and Deception in Shattered Glass Situation Definition:   In the film Shattered Glass, an ethical scandal involving a young journalist named Stephen Glass is exposed. Glass is known to all his colleagues as a genial, helpful and polite person and … Continue reading →

If someone asked me what I like about myself, my answer would probably be different today than it would have been two years ago, last year, or even as recent as six months ago. Nowadays, I try to live every … Continue reading →