OPINION: Keeping up with news during confusing times
Take news from social media with a grain of salt

In a time where the term “fake news” has taken over, many find it confusing and difficult to get information from accurate and unbiased sources. This problem has only increased as it becomes more and more common for social media sites to become politically based, attracting input and opinions from every side.

OPINION: Reading the news wrong
Understanding how the news is written is essential to resolving America's troubles

People are taught that a journalist should be objective, that they should show both sides of the story equally without letting their feelings, often political, interfere. Feelings create a conflict of interest and should be avoided, especially when reporting situations like disasters or politics.

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OPINION: Diversity in journalism is important
There needs to be more diverse voices covering diverse topics

Journalism — I know, I know — a newspaper’s opinion section writing about journalism. What a concept. But please, stick with me here. This is not your average journalism column, and it’s not just about journalism. It’s about newspapers and diversity.

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OPINION: Why journalism matters
The importance of journalism we may not think about

We all have given or received a lecture on “why reading news matters.” Currently, there are so many different platforms where people get their news and share opinions. The amount of people receiving their news from newspapers is declining. The decline in this industry threatens print newspapers and reporters.

The Argonaut saved my freshman year
One year later, this paper still pushes me just as much

Freshman year was confusing, as any other student would put it. Away from friends and family and out on your own, it’s a time to “find yourself.”

From why to who
It’s the “why” we do it that matters and the “who” that makes it happen

The most important thing any journalism student will learn in their very first class is to always address the who, what, when, where, why and how of every story.  An […]

Podcasting comes to UI
From entertainment to education, podcasts are a new way to hear and create stories

With podcasting on the rise, University of Idaho staff, students and faculty have embraced this surge, creating opportunities for people to generate their own audio stories on campus. Students can […]