Author Archives: Stephanie Rose Polinak

Two Important Ethical Lessons: One important ethical lesson I learned in this course is how to avoid and deal with conflicts of interest. As a journalist, one is serving the public and it is their duty to report unbiased news. … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: Kevin Carter was an iconic South African photojournalist who was known for documenting conflicts around Africa during his career. Most notably, Carter’s photograph of a starving Sudan child being stalked by a vulture on her way to a … Continue reading →

American journalist Martin Baron is a highly respected and well-known professional. With years of experience in the field and opportunities to write for various, major news sources across the country, it is safe to assume that many future journalists idolize … Continue reading →

Stephen Glass was a young, promising journalist at The New Republic, a well-respected magazine based in New York City. Glass came off as a hard-working reporter who seemed to find the best stories. He was loved and admired by his … Continue reading →

I believe in the Law of Attraction. Growing up, I did not have much self-confidence nor the motivation to do or achieve what I wanted to. I was afraid of failing, being judged, or looked down on by others like … Continue reading →