Journalism
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What the CTV move says about the future of journalism
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At the start of October, CTV Kitchener, a local television station, closed its doors and is undergoing demolition at 864 King St. W. While the station is only moving locations, the business decisions across Canada to lay off, relocate or demolish other news stations could worry journalism students, professionals and educators about the industry’s future. …
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Editor’s Note: Journalism, a “dying” profession
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This article is cross posted with The Sputnik When I first accepted my offer into the digital media and journalism program four years ago, my uncle asked me what kind of jobs I could get with this degree. I replied with my early dreams of reporting abroad, perhaps in Afghanistan or anywhere else journalists are…
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The importance of radical publishing
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Critiques of ‘mainstream media’ have been consistent and implacable for a significant amount of time. The biases of news outlets perceived as trustworthy seem to become more substantial, with political affiliations often siding with major news outlets that favour their party. Elon Musk recently stated after his takeover of Twitter that he hopes Twitter promotes citizen…
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Editorial: How media can make the world look worse
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A few weeks ago, one my friends told me that he felt as if the general population of the world is sadder than it has ever been. He gave me some valid reasons for why he felt this way, including things like our addiction to technology, worldwide political disarray, global warming, etc. Although my first…
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The fine line between exposing neo-Nazis and giving them publicity
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As a journalist, I understand the appeal of uncovering a juicy story. It’s our duty to inform the public. Sometimes it’s our role to get our hands dirty. We don’t want to merely explain what’s happening, we want to bring our audience in as close as we possibly can. We want to exploit the intimacy…
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Unsigned: Trust in the press to tell you the truth over individuals
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At the Golden Globes this past weekend, Meryl Streep used her platform upon receiving the Cecil B. DeMille award to bring attention to recent political events and the future of the United States. Streep’s speech began to take a political turn when she stated that the Hollywood Foreign Press were the “most vilified segments in…
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Plans for online-only news are unconfirmed for Guelph Mercury
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Graphic by Lena Yang After 149 years of publication, the Guelph Mercury printed its last issue on January 29. The publication plans to continue providing news to Guelph residents only through its online website, as its print edition was no longer deemed profitable. According to Metroland, the paper’s circulation had declined and was fewer than…
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First of three sponsored refugee families arrive in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Graphic by Fani Hsieh On January 15, after months of preparation, Wilfrid Laurier University welcomed a sponsored Syrian refugee family. They mark the first of three families to arrive in Canada that Laurier is sponsoring through the blended-visa sponsorship program. After more than 24 hours in transit, the family flew into Toronto Pearson International Airport…
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Understanding the need for adjustment to journalism
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There is no denying that the future of journalism is unclear. We’ve seen constant layoffs, and the formats of long-time papers changing due to the evolving landscape. The exchange of information is a rapidly changing field. With new resources continuing to surface in our technologically dependent society, newspapers as we know it need to find their place.…
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