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Blog 5 – Reflections by Stephen Svitko

Ethical Lessons One of my favorite lectures was the one we had on EDM in Photojournalism.  There were so many examples of photoshop and ethical dilemmas photojournalists face. What really intrigued me was the dilemmas faced after a photo is … Continue reading

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Blog 4 – Diversity and News Ethics by Stephen Svitko

Situation Definition On October 27th, 2018, 55-year-old Robert Bowers entered Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh with the intent of killing.  Armed with a rifle and three handguns, he shot and killed 11 people attending Shabat morning services.  Police say he … Continue reading

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Blog 3 – Ethical Considerations from the Foster-Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers by Stephen Svitko

Situation Definition Douglas Blackmon is an American journalist who came to the HUB on Thursday to speak about his experiences in the field of journalism, he has had the honor of covering Hurrican Katrina, the BP oil spill, and the election … Continue reading

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Blog 2 – “Shattered Glass” by Stephen Svitko

Situation Definition When placed in stressful, fast-moving, and demanding environments, humans tend to make irrational and harmful decisions, whether that be to themselves or their colleagues.  Journalism is a field that is ripe for this type of environment, where you … Continue reading

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Blog 1 – This I believe…by Stephen Svitko

I believe in following your heart and passions. I have always been involved in sports and music as a kid in middle school and high school, but as the years progressed I could only truly commit to one.  The first instance of … Continue reading

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