By Kyra Brownlee, Alex Grosso, Skyy Cakmak and Lexi Critchett Washington, D.C. residents continue to return to normal after the pandemic by celebrating a more traditional Fourth of July. Last [ … ]
Objectivity debate resurfaces amidst political polarization
By Nyla Scott, Claire Harvey and Phoebe Goebel Journalists are wrestling with the 100-year-old principle of objectivity within their profession, concerned about truth and power in their stories. John Watson, [ … ]
Students, faculty push for more inclusion
By Bralyn Louise Faculty and students called college campus diversity and open-mindedness refreshing and important factors in both sustaining and contributing to a more inviting culture, but they recognized inclusion [ … ]
Social media hate targets journalists; shifts newsroom policies
By Reagan Carter, Lexi Friesel, Rordan Mullen, Connor Sturniolo and Allegra Vercesi American journalists experiencing harassment believe social media amplifies the backlash they receive, and a December 2020 UNESCO report [ … ]
Back to school brings excitement; concerns
By Ava Anselmo and Zoe Shubin American University students and staff are set to come back to campus full time this fall after taking classes from home since March 2020. [ … ]
American University alumna shares journey in journalism
By Ava Partridge and Olivia Sperbeck A Discover the World of Communications alumna reflected Saturday on her path from student to professional digital producer. Bri Crummy, 23, attended DWC in [ … ]
Student media provides career roadmap
By Blair Martin, Cassandra Crabb and Jasmine Shi As students return to campus in the fall, they will need to make decisions about getting involved with student media and consider [ … ]