Author Archives: mkj5157

For the past two years, the #MeToo movement has been a rallying cry for women and men who have been affected by some type of sexual assault or harassment. This is why the ethical lessons in which we learned about … Continue reading →

Following the tragic death of Michael Brown, the New York Times ran side-by-side profiles of Michael Brown and officer Darren Wilson, the man who killed the unarmed 18-year-old, around the time of Brown’s funeral. Wilson’s article was titled “A Low-Profile … Continue reading →

John Eligon thoughtfully and eloquently explained the need to combat hate speech through objective journalism. Objectively, hate speech is immoral and oppose basic human values that our society runs by. Eligon said to “make sure you let reporting take a … Continue reading →

Shattered Glass tells the story of Stephen Glass’s demise as a journalist at The New Republic. Through sensationalized stories and fabricated sources, Glass managed to deceive his coworkers and the readers of The New Republic. Glass’ web of deceit is … Continue reading →

I believe in patience. Specifically, the kind of patience that is rooted in compassion. Losing friends is an unfortunate facet of life and is often out of our control. This loss can be amplified when dealing with depression and anxiety. … Continue reading →