Author Archives: brennafuhr

What is digital journalism? The phrase appears self-explanatory considering “digital” and “journalism” are two relatively mundane terms with fairly straightforward meanings. However, while many would believe digital journalism merely encompasses online news sources and social media sites, it actually amalgamates far more.  Digital journalism is not just about the platform a certain type of newsContinue reading “Digital Journalism: The Good, The Bad, and The Explained”

Even before the horrifying coronavirus outbreak filled major media outlets with daily death tolls and depressing pandemic updates, being constantly up to date on the news was a stressful job.  From public shootings in the United States to the rise of authoritarian leaders in Brazil, Russia, Turkey, and across the globe to the myriad refugeeContinue reading “Thinking Positively”

Video Segment: https://youtu.be/JwGWjRVMMqg Just two blocks behind the Markin Center on the edge of Bradley University’s campus, the house at 808 N Cooper St. sits partially concealed behind a towering oak tree. The front porch is screened off, but hosts a small glass table and six mismatched chairs from different table sets. Sophomore Max TalsaniaContinue reading “Out of State, Out of Luck”

In a capitalist society, almost everything is supposed to “run like a business.” From a purely ideological standpoint, it makes sense. Businesses make things efficient, they reward innovation, and they prevent complacency in most cases. Running things like a business means there is a financial goal to be met and every part of that organizationContinue reading “It’s a Business”

Content Warning: Sexual Harassment During my time as an undergraduate Journalism major, I have had to make three public Twitter accounts for my degree. It always seems like a harmless request–so much so that multiple majors have started employing it. Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, and several other majors are trying to expose students to theirContinue reading “Twitter University: The Ethics of Using Twitter in Education”

The most recent development in the COVID-19 crisis sweeping the United States is horrifying, yet so quintessentially “American” the phenomenon has almost become humorous: protesting against health and safety measures. After Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s shelter-in-place order through the end of April, she was met with a slew of protestors outside the state’sContinue reading “People worry shelter-in-place orders are an overreaction. Immunocompromised individuals disagree.”

Why is it always the journalists who sacrifice everything for the public good? It is a very difficult time to be a journalist. Aside from the obvious–the difficulties of working from home and the dangers that come with field reporting at the moment–journalists are facing the earliest effects of the looming recession. The COVID-19 crisisContinue reading “Ethics and Access”

Staying informed about the recently developed COVID-19 crisis–a crisis that has kept thousands in their homes, sent thousands to their deathbeds, and made millions terrified of the unforeseeable future–is an act of bravery.  Not as brave as the thousands of medical workers risking their lives on the front lines of this pandemic, but many peopleContinue reading “Coverage Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis”

Bradley Speech Team members had their season abruptly ended as the American Forensics Association announced via Facebook the cancellation of their April national Speech and Debate tournament due to concerns over COVID-19. The news was unprecedented in over forty years of competition. The tournament, one of the largest and most respected of the twelve forensicsContinue reading “Forensics teams mourn the loss of their nationals season”

I remember when I first heard about the coronavirus outbreak back in 2019–it was from a New York Times article in the World News section with only a thousand or so views. It was framed as a “Chinese issue” with no indication of the paranoia-inducing frenzy that was to come only months later. Now, TheContinue reading “The Most Contagious Disease: Fear”