My 26-year journalism career has led to a collection of Facebook friends who either have been, or still are, in the same line of work. Because of this, I came across a post on a friend’s Facebook page a few days ago that grabbed my attention – and the attention of some of my former co-workers, too. My friend’s post noted that the student newspaper at Oklahoma University, the … [Read more...] about Young journalists grasp meaning of First Amendment
Droning on: Unmanned aerial vehicles raise privacy concerns
Civil unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have left the realm of science fiction and are making their way into use by businessmen, law enforcement officials and newsgathering organizations in the United States. This drone use is stirring up privacy concerns at the state level, but because these drones are being operated in public, there’s little in the way of American privacy … [Read more...] about Droning on: Unmanned aerial vehicles raise privacy concerns
Subtle but distinct differences in Pendleton shooting coverage
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the spring 2013 print issue of Gateway Journalism Review. Before the nation heard of Hadiya Pendleton, the grim realities of Chicago’s gun violence had been largely overlooked by United States media outlets. Not anymore. The 15-year-old’s tragic shooting death in Chicago Jan. 29 highlighted the impact gangs and gun … [Read more...] about Subtle but distinct differences in Pendleton shooting coverage
GJR readers weigh in on online comments for news articles
Thanks to everyone who participated in Gateway Journalism Review’s survey about online comments for news articles. The first question in the survey asked, “Should news organizations ask for comments about online stories?” and 81.8 percent of the respondents said yes. For this question, one respondent wrote: “I don't know that they should necessarily solicit comments, … [Read more...] about GJR readers weigh in on online comments for news articles
The phrase must go on – and on
Political news junkies are surely growing tired of the phrase “looming fiscal cliff.” So, too, are the media members who are covering the biggest topic on Capitol Hill as the year winds down. (“Bored to tears” is how Fox News’ Shepard Smith described his feelings about the entire issue in his “Studio B” broadcast Dec. 12.) Mackenzie Weinger, a breaking news reporter at … [Read more...] about The phrase must go on – and on