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Bu Zhong’s News Media Ethics course has opened my eyes into the various facets of ethics in the news and media world. Two ethical issues discussed throughout the period of this course that intrigued me include deception and truth-telling and … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: In the news world, it is extremely necessary for our sources of news to be diverse so we do not receive bias information. Political and social issues in our society need to be conveyed to the public through … Continue reading →

  SITUATION American writer and reporter, Douglas Blockmon, spoke at Penn State on Thursday, October 25, in front of students and faculty. Blackmon spoke of his extolled career and experience in the reporting industry. Some of his notable journalism experience … Continue reading →

The film, Shattered Glass, artfully demonstrates the consequences of fabrication and unethical work in the journalism industry. The movie’s protagonist, Steven Glass, cracks under the demanding pressures of being a journalist at The New Republic, a prestigious magazine company, and … Continue reading →

From a young age we are taught to say please and thank you, hold the door for others, and excuse ourselves when necessary. We learn these simple manners early on shaping us into the respectful, rule abiding citizens we are … Continue reading →