Monthly Archives: February 2013

Shocking Images Thrown on Your Front Doorstep… Is this OK?

Countless of terrible things happen to people every day, some are documented and some are not. When a natural disaster hits Earth, the first thing we want to do is help those involved. With technology, it is easier than ever …

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“The Happy Medium” of News: Too Graphic or Too Ambiguous?

As with any type of news, there is a line that separates accurate, informative news and graphic, insensitive news.  It is up to the reporters, editors, and writers to decide when or if that line has been crossed.  But how …

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Open Letter to College Football Players

Okay, mostly just football players.

Are you ready?

STOP GETTING ARRESTED.

I’m being serious! Stop it!

It’s getting ridiculous.

Yes, the university you play for is making millions of dollars off of your hard work, but they’re paying for your …

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Photojounalism and their desire to make profit often crosses boundaries

Washington Post gave prominent display to images of death caused by the earthquake in January 12th, 2010 in Haiti.
Even though journalism is about letting the public know what is happening, there is a line that should not be crossed. …

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Yay or nay: graphic photos after tragedy

Written by Arielle Emmett, the article “Too Graphic?” describes journalism in regards to graphic photographs.

While it varies among news sources, generally journalists avoid graphic images in order to not offend viewers or readership, and out of respect to those …

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Financing Politics: right or wrong?

When it comes to politics, it seems now more than ever we have to be very critical of every candidate.  With all the money that is being pumped into politics, it is frustrating that we still deal with politicians who …

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Double-Checking: The Future of Editing

The magnitude of cutbacks in the printing industry is beginning to show in their product. Writing is the main staple of the printing industry, without it, they have no industry.

In a society where more is better for less time, …

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“The Single Parent Vs. The Effected Child”

Times have really changed. Many old customs and traditions which were taught and practiced for several years are becoming obsolete now. The modern culture has changed and outgrown values and beliefs that were thought to be the core. For decades …

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A Too Graphic Reality

Should news organizations publish graphic images, or should they stay on the safe side of caution, and withhold them? This debate is one that has been stirred up by the recent jarring images presented in the media, regarding natural disasters …

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Is lack of editing effecting the quality of literature?

We currently live in a society which demands to receive instant access to information just as quickly as the new sources find out themselves. However, is this crunch on time that’s put on top of news companies shoulders effecting the …

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