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Tagged: journalism

NIU’s 2019 Lincoln Laureate aims to fight inequality

‘How far a kid from Rockford can go’

  • November 20, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — In first grade, Ian Pearson decorated his room with a poster featuring the country’s presidents. He knew then the path he’d eventually pursue. “I was just interested…

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Speak Your Mind

How can the news media regain public trust?

  • May 12, 2016
A study by the Media Insight Project recently found that perceptions of inaccuracy and bias are eroding Americans’ trust in the news media. Only 6 percent of study respondents indicated…

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Under-the-radar careers

Undecided on your major? You might want to check out these six jobs

  • September 2, 2015
So you’re an undecided freshman trying to find a major? Or maybe a sophomore who is interested in changing your career course? Not to worry—you’re not alone. Studies have found…

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Why Brian Williams must go

NIU’s Jason Akst says NBC anchor’s inaccuracies tragically damage journalism

  • February 16, 2015
An Internet meme shows a close-up of Brian Williams, the NBC “Nightly News” anchor recently suspended for six months without pay for lying to his audience. The caption reads, “So…

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Speak Your Mind: Posting Anonymously to Newspaper Websites

  • December 9, 2014
NIU journalism instructors Jason Akst and Bill Cassidy discuss their thoughts regarding online news sites allowing people to post anonymous comments.    

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