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Two Important Ethical Lessons Though we have discussed many facets of ethics in this class, each one is of the same importance as the next. All ethical lessons are to be taken seriously, and should be held to the same … Continue reading →

Because of today’s social climate, our COMM 409 lectures often lead to discussions about diversity (in all facets) and its unethical and ethical representation in media. Traditionally, issues of diversity focused on race alone, but sexual, religious, and gender-based diversities … Continue reading →

On Wednesday night, John Eligon lectured the audience on his unique, personal experience as a journalism in today’s world. Each anecdote told by Eligon highlighted an important theme— it is an integral, crucial part of journalism to step outside of … Continue reading →

Of all the takeaways from Billy Ray’s 2003 film Shattered Glass, the most significant are the ones regarding ethics and morals. The tribulations of Stephen Glass’ skewed moral compass affected not only himself, but those around him and forever tarnished … Continue reading →

From the moment I was born and passed around to each of the nearly 30 aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents that bombarded the maternity ward of Northern Westchester Hospital, I became permanently rooted in the most incredible, passionate, Italian familial … Continue reading →