Photo Illustration by Ali Levens Dedicating so much of ourselves to the news at a time when it is distrusted more than ever before is difficult. As student journalists, we must learn not only how to run a news organization but also how to cope with constant accusations of "fake news" while doing our best to improve the industry. “If it bleeds, it leads” — a phrase that … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editors | If It Bleeds
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Pepperdine Students Approach News Bias
Art by Nicole Wong The reporter sits at their desk, hard at work writing an article. First comes the objective information: who, what, when, where, why. After, the reporter looks through their notes and listens to their audio recordings to find the best quotes. Then, if it is clear, the reporter may add the possible consequences of the events. The reporter checks for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Approach News Bias
News Junkies Describe What Keeps Them Hooked
Photo illustration by Ali Levens News is an important part of the lives of both junior Finance major Grant Richardson and Great Books Professor Tuan Hoang. Although neither were born with a zeal for news, their different experiences and interactions in life led them to value and keep up with the news every day. Richardson and Hoang's perspectives and methods in navigating … [Read more...] about News Junkies Describe What Keeps Them Hooked
‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism
Broadcast journalist alum Kristin Vartan recaps the 2021 Oscars on 23abc in an Instagram Reel on April 26. Vartan said entertainment journalism brings people relationships with the people they see on the screen. Photo Courtesy of @kristinvartan Within the field of journalism, there are many unique subfields, but only one involves reporting live from a red carpet, surrounded … [Read more...] about ‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism
Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Art by Madeline Duvall Pepperdine Graphic Media contributes to media at large by providing news for an entire collegiate community and the surrounding area. PGM is a media outlet for students who have consumed an array of news for most of their lives. While the way news is delivered continues to change and social media advances, sources speak about the criticism and hope for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM