The Los Angeles Times published an apology Sept. 27 for its failures in accurately covering issues of racial disparity and its own history of racism within the organization, showcasing the need to have diversity in the newsroom.
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ULV students claim 15 Society of Professional Journalists regional awards
University of La Verne’s journalism students and recent alumni cleaned up in this year’s Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards.
Campus Times’ 100th anniversary celebrates a century of journalism
The monumental milestone the Campus Times recently celebrated is an ode to the publications dedication to storytelling and the pursuit of the truth.
Networks tried to silence #MeToo
The #MeToo Movement finally gave a voice to the women who were silenced for decades by powerful men in Hollywood. But the stories that started the movement, would have come out sooner had they not been silenced by broadcast networks such as NBC and ABC.
New York Times journalist discusses podcasting
Michael Barbaro, host of the New York Times podcast “The Daily” that attracts 2 million listeners per day, talked about the ever adapting world of journalism, at Scripps College Tuesday.
Journalism students win big in Vegas
Six University of La Verne students and recent alumni won a total of seven first- and second-place awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence western regional contest recognizing college journalism published in 2018.
Davis considers career highlights
Belva Davis discussed her life as the first African American newscaster on the West Coast and her journey as a journalist Tuesday in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Journalists stand strong
Journalists are under attack and it is because of the fighting words against them from our very own president.
Free press essential for democracy
Last month the U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution that proclaimed: “The press is not the enemy of the state,” despite our current president’s continuous attempts to instill fear of the press.
ULV journalists win 7 SPJ awards
La Verne journalism students and recent graduates were awarded seven times over in the Society of Professional Journalist’s Mark of Excellence competition, with awards announced Saturday in Los Angeles.