It was early 1972, and I had just been named information officer of the 3rd Brigade (Separate) of the First Cavalry Division in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. My predecessor had finished his tour and had returned to the U.S., so I found myself in charge of the information office as a first lieutenant, a job that in a full division should have been held by a lieutenant colonel, and in a … [Read more...] about Remembering Vietnam and the ‘Five O’Clock Follies’
Midwest
New museum to highlight role of Midwestern states in founding of Stars and Stripes
“I do not believe that any one factor could have done more to sustain the morale of the (American Expeditionary Force) than the Stars and Stripes. – John J. Pershing, Commander, AEF, World War I “Free press and free speech. These are two great principles we are fighting to preserve. They are among the basic rights of mankind.” … [Read more...] about New museum to highlight role of Midwestern states in founding of Stars and Stripes
Helping students prepare for future: How journalism educators innovate
Journalism educators face growing demands as they prepare students for a 21st century media industry. Teaching future journalists no longer means just teaching journalistic values and skills such as writing, editing, and ethics. Producing entry-level journalists means helping students develop social media and audience engagement skills, web/multimedia skills, teamwork, and the … [Read more...] about Helping students prepare for future: How journalism educators innovate
Survey: Readers trust community newspapers more than national news outlets, social media
Readers trust their community papers more than any other news outlet, according to a recent survey from the National Newspaper Association. The survey, conducted annually for the National Newspaper Association by Susquehanna Polling and Research of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, found that national network TV came in closely behind community papers. Social media ranked the … [Read more...] about Survey: Readers trust community newspapers more than national news outlets, social media
Ohio newsletter seeks to amplify Midwestern voices in ‘one-stop-shop’ approach
The Midwest is often referred to as “flyover country” by coastal elites who travel across the nation. It’s meant as a derogatory term to dismiss the states between New York and California. But a new digital newsletter from cleveland.com in Ohio is embracing the term ahead of the 2020 presidential election, naming itself “The Flyover” as it delivers news on important issues … [Read more...] about Ohio newsletter seeks to amplify Midwestern voices in ‘one-stop-shop’ approach
