Tag: About News
Don’t Mess With Student Journalism
Indiana University officials are learning that lesson after firing a faculty adviser for protesting cuts to print editions.
News Media Surrender Isn’t Just a National Problem
While everyone knows of the national media organizations that have altered their journalism for political reasons, it’s equally alarming when this happens in smaller places around the country. Like Alaska. And Memphis.
Fooling Journalists Is Funny … If You Like Dark Humor
Hoaxes aren’t new, but the danger may be worse these days because there no longer are limits on lying, grifting and hating the news media.
Stop the Steal (Journalism Version)
Journalistic larceny is actually legal if it falls within the subjective guidelines of “fair use.” The harder question is what represents ethical vs. unethical use of another news organization’s good work.
The Trump Storyline That Reporters Must Not Fail On
Members of the media must continue to document the impact of changes under the Trump Administration, says UA instructor of news media Tom Arenberg. Read more.
How Trump Might Cripple the News Media. Good Luck, Everyone.
If the returning president accomplishes even some of the anti-media measures he has talked about, there could be a whole lot less journalism worth paying attention to. Read more.
Good Reasons for Journalists to Leave X – and to Stay
Some journalists have fled X, tired of wading through toxic sludge, but others still see it as a medium to gather news and reach newsmakers. Read more.
How the News Media Helped Trump Win
UA news media instructor asked some smart people to assess the campaign coverage of the presidential election by the mainstream media and to be any combination of complimentary or critical. Pretty much, it was the latter. Read more.
Believe It or Not, Some Journalists Won’t Exercise Their Right
Some people won’t vote Tuesday. Such as lazy people. Sadly oblivious people. People protesting two unacceptable candidates. Ill people. People without transportation. And a small group you might not have thought of: journalists who believe voting would compromise their impartiality. Read more.
Foolish, Self-Inflicted Damage by The Washington Post
It was with some sadness that I found myself on The Post’s website Friday, contemplating canceling my digital subscription. Read more.
