Not as a rule of thumb, but reflecting a general global trend, many of those who embark on a journalism career often harbor ambitions to make money. It is not a misplaced expectation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers and authors with a bachelor’s...
On Oct. 4, 2020, a viral video showed Nigerian police officers assaulting two men, dragging them out of a hotel and killing one. These officers were members of a special unit of the police force, the anti-robbery squad, also called SARS. The men were probably not...
Impartiality is the backbone of media, especially public broadcasters. In the age of political polarisation, impartiality is crucial in building audience trust. It is imperative to remain impartial even when reporting on issues which are close to home. Brandt Williams...
Two and a half years into Donald Trump’s term, the U.S. president has often stated that what he calls the “Fake News Media,” e.g. mainstream media outlets, do everything they can to downplay his accomplishments in order to make him look bad. “The Fake News Media...
“I hope you all feel safe while visiting the United States,” said a woman who works at the Minnesota State Fair during a discussion with WPI journalists on gun violence in the country. “When I was in Ghana, I saw the news on TV about shootings in the...