Films against fake news — Films to help reignite your passion for the free press
Over the last year, I haven’t gone a day without reading or hearing the phrase “fake news.” I see it on Twitter. I hear it on the radio. And sometimes, […]
Tag: journalism
News Brief – UI College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences announces new JAMM director
The University of Idaho College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences announced Monday that Robin Johnson will take over as director of the School of Journalism and Mass Media, according […]
End of the road — Long-time journalism professor Steve Smith plans retirement
Steve Smith, journalism and mass media professor at the University of Idaho, will be retiring May 2019 after eight years of teaching. Smith said he always had a passion for […]
Speaking out for women equality through celebrities — Buzzfeed writer and published author visited UI to discuss her new book addressing
Author and Buzzfeed journalist Anne Petersen read the first chapter of her new book, “Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman” at the […]
The ethical debate — New York Times reporter discusses importance of ethical journalism
If there is one thing Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Branch wanted the University of Idaho to know, it was that ethical journalism is not an oxymoron. Branch, a sports […]
Definitely Denis — Talk show host and former UI grad serves as perfect choice for commencement speaker
While the vast majority of Canadians may not be able to locate the University of Idaho on a map, the institution made a surprising impact on daytime television viewers in […]
Lambasting liberty — An assault on journalism is an assault on freedom
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, those who give up liberty for security deserve neither and will get neither. In the wake of his recent attacks on journalists, President Donald Trump’s press […]
Don’t shoot the messenger — Trump’s media accountability survey acts as a weak attempt to justify his actions against the free press
A fraction of the people who read this won’t give it any thought, because it was written by a journalist. Being a journalist automatically destroys my credibility when discussing politics, […]
The ultimate struggle — Media critic Jay Rosen discusses the recent problems journalists face in the Trump administration
Journalists face problems now more than ever. Media critic Jay Rosen discussed the common struggles journalists face today about the 2016 presidential election in his speech Thursday night.
The press and the president — Media critic will speak about how the press should cover Trump
No real news comes from the White House press briefings, so news organizations should send interns there and have their veteran reporters do investigative work. Media critic Jay Rosen will […]