Tagged: journalism

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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