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Sometimes I am the girl in the corner wondering why the fuck I am even at this holly jolly event? The standing circle that towers over where I sit observing the reactions.

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My name is Krysta Ryan and I am a student at Ashford University seeking a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a bachelor's degree Mass Communication. I am from Cincinnati Ohio in which my professional experiences include Executive Management within the nonprofit sector and worked as a Social Media Manager which allowed me to gain a working knowledge of writing for newer digital platforms. View all posts by K. Ryan

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Society of Professional Journalists

Prez Tarquinio does media interviews

"In the 1970s people trusted journalists like CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite to state the facts and sign off with his signature motto: 'And that’s the way it is.' It was standard practice then to quote sources and then fact-check what they said, disclosing any falsehoods — again, by citing fact. Reporters actually had time to do that. They ha […]

Sharpen your skills with the Journalist's Toolbox

"Newsrooms: When you let your readers attack your reporters in the comments — U R SO BIAS YOU STUPID LIBTARD #FAKENEWS — does it impact your journalists’ credibility in the eyes of other readers? How about your organization’s credibility? Yep and yep." — Joshua Benton, director of Nieman Journalism Lab SPJ QUICK FIX Save the date: SPJ needs your he […]

New student chapter and new Region 11 Director

"The power to talk with other freelancers about money gives us the information and strength to negotiate for fair conditions and sustain our work. Such conversations are often hushed." — Adina Solomon, a freelance journalist, writes for Columbia Journalism Review SPJ QUICK FIX Congratulations to Deb Krol for being selected as SPJ's new Region […]

SPJ sends letter to the White House

"These are polarizing, uncivil times when almost any statement can be painted as 'political,' but these violent incidents are more than high-stakes political battles. They are crimes, and speaking out against them is to support human decency, fidelity to the truth and the fundamental capability of governments and other institutions to function […]

Saudis may admit death of missing journalist

"The medium for journalism may be undergoing a period of change, but the need for it remains as strong as ever. The platform upon which journalists’ work is consumed is in the process of changing from a piece of paper the size of a towel to a phone screen the size of a banknote, but the power of their words remains the same." -- Journalist Rob Shaw […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Learning From Jackie Collins' Death

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. What better time to honor the courage of Jackie Collins' fight against breast cancer than to look at some of the newest information about the disease so everyone can make the right decisions today about protecting themselves from breast cancer. After a courageous 6.5-year battle against widespread stage IV (the […]

Blog: CPJ joins call to oppose draft surveillance law in France

The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined 30 other press freedom and digital rights groups in calling on the French government to reject a draft law on surveillance. The open letter, submitted yesterday to members of parliament, warns against giving authorities greater powers to spy on communications.

Baboon raid temporarily forced Zimbabwe radio station off air

YA FM station ‘preyed on by baboons’ who chewed transmission cablesStation lost $1,200 in advertising revenue for being off the air for an hourA radio station in Zimbabwe was temporarily forced off the air after a group of baboons raided a transmission tower and chewed through cables, a state daily reported on Thursday.The Chronicle newspaper said the newly […]

Philly media owner explored a nonprofit path

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News building is seen in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)The owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com has given thought to shifting to non-profit ownership status, aligning with Temple University. It was unclear Thursday whether discussions held by H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest go be […]

Notes from a trip across China's 'Great Firewall' - Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneNotes from a trip across China's 'Great Firewall'Chicago TribuneI'd been warned about the cyberbarriers to basic browsing and social networking installed and monitored by government censors — thousands of Web domains blocked and search terms banned, according to the updated tallies at en.GreatFire.org ... That ...

#UCCshooting sparks debate about crowdsourcing amid tragedy

Journalists covering the shooting at Umpqua Community College have turned to social media to find eyewitnesses, a practice that has raised questions about the balance between sensitivity and the imperative to report news under difficult circumstances. @KP_KaylaMarie Kayla, are you ok? I work with ABC News, if you can follow me I would love to talk to you. Pl […]

Reporters Are Rude During Tragedies Because They're Reporting

Imagine this: a burst of tweets show a bus explosion on the interstate, sending up a tremendous mushroom cloud, visible from miles away. How many people are hurt? Or dead? What caused the explosion? No one knows, because all the reporters decided to give the victims and bystanders space, and respected everyone’s need to process the trauma before answering qu […]

Hürriyet journalist assaulted in Istanbul

Istanbul, October 1, 2015--A critical Turkish journalist, Ahmet Hakan, was assaulted by four men on Wednesday night in Istanbul, according to news reports. The assault followed two attacks on the independent daily Hürriyet, one of the outlets Hakan works for, and threats the journalist received in recent weeks.

State and local news outlets to follow for news on the community college shooting in Oregon

Here’s a list of news outlets reporting from or near Roseburg, Oregon after the community college shooting at Umpqua Community College. We’ll keep adding and updating as we find more. The News-Review is the newspaper in Roseburg and has a timeline of the shooting. They’re also updating on Twitter and Facebook. KPIC TV is a local station in Roseburg, Oregon. […]

Pelosi shuts down reporter's ‘ideological’ question on abortion

“I do not intend to respond to your questions," she told a CNS News reporter.

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