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"Misinformation, whether deliberate or unintentional, becomes a powerful weapon." - Courtesy of Adobe Stock

Harmon: The impact of misinformation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Al Harmon November 1, 2023

In an era where information flows like a river, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict serves as a sobering reminder of the severe repercussions of spreading misinformation on the internet, and not knowing...

The moderator, Nicholas DiUlio, and  panelists discussed the most important topics surrounding the future of news media literacy. From left to right, Olga Polites, Kenny Burns, Brett Bonfield, Terrence McDonald and Andrea M. Hawkman, Ph.D. - Photo / Gianna Malgieri

“News Media Literacy in an Age of Disinformation:” navigating the media landscape

Abigail Twiford April 19, 2023

The Department of Journalism and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalist put together a panel called “News Media Literacy in an Age of Disinformation” on April 18 in the Welcome Center on...

Co-Editor-in-Chief Helena Perray shares her thoughts and analysis of Sharyl Attkisson's book, "Slanted: How the News Media Taught us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism." - Photo via Childrenshealthdefense.org

Review: How the News Media Taught us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism

Helena Perray April 20, 2022

Too often have I heard the phrases, “well, if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em,” or “oh, great. Now you can lie for a living too,” in regards to my pursuit of a degree in journalism. As an unsure...

The New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg discusses the importance of open mindedness and curiosity toward differing opinions when maintaining civil conversation. - Staff Writer / Jack Trabucco

The New York Times Columnists Ross Douthat and Michelle Goldberg Prove Civil Discourse is Still Possible Amid Political Polarization

Jack Trabucco March 29, 2021

On Friday, March 26, the college of humanities and social sciences hosted an event entitled “Is Civil Discourse Dead? A Conversation Between Ross Douthat and Michelle Goldberg,” in which the...

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Editorial: We’re all in an echo chamber

The Whit Staff September 19, 2018

It’s no big surprise that bias is a part of life. We all filter life through the body, brain and eyes we’re trapped (or privileged, for the optimists) within. The elements we allow into our little...

Graphic by Graphics Editor / Jesse Mounce

What do you want to see more of in the news?

Miguel Martinez March 28, 2018

https://youtu.be/8AFkpGNpvys

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