Category Archives: Investigative journalism

Journalists are the public’s “Information Heros”

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

By Kelsey O’Connor Journalists often work in dangerous environments under stressful timelines in hopes of getting information that the public otherwise wouldn’t have. Risking their lives for the good of the public makes these professional the “Information Heros” our modern … Continue reading →

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Job Shadow: Leader-Telegram Reporter Julian Emerson

Posted on October 17, 2016 by

By Nicole Bellford Leader-Telegram reporter Julian Emerson walked me through what he considers a “day in the life” of a print journalist on Sept. 30. Emerson, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alum, said that he didn’t hesitate when he made … Continue reading →

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Media criticizes female politicians

Posted on October 7, 2015 by

By Kristin McLeod The negative portrayal of women in the media is not a completely new concept to anyone who has basic access to the Internet or news. However, a slight spin on this situation involves looking at women politicians’ negative … Continue reading →

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Vietnam war changed journalist/military relationship

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

Throughout history, citizens have relied on journalists to provide truthful information about wars and international war news. In the modern era, the media plays an increasingly significant role in warfare. In 1973, there was a change in the relationship between … Continue reading →

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Leaking Sources in Journalism

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

To a journalist, sources are the most important part of the job. Without sources, journalists could not do their job and inform the public of what is happening. In recent years there has been controversy over source leaking and journalists … Continue reading →

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