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COMM 409.2 Reflection – Matthew Long This class was certainly an enlightening one and, even though I only saw it as a class required for my major, I learned a lot about the ethics of the news industry. Two ethical … Continue reading →

Facing inequality in the newsroom By: Matthew J. Long Situation Definition Like any other workplace, newsrooms are a professional work setting that require a certain degree of professionalism on the part of those working there. Journalists, reporters and editors respect … Continue reading →

Situation Definition The practice of deception in journalism is a morally grey area. Journalists can go undercover and take on a fake identity in pursuit of a story. Reporters can secretly film individuals without the individual’s consent. These types of … Continue reading →

What is the meaning of life? Is it to achieve a sense of happiness within ourselves? Is it to serve a higher power? Or are we all actually living in a simulation? Nobody knows the answer to this question, but … Continue reading →