Tag: journalism

Opinion: Why write for the Trop? You can learn skills that apply to any field

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Asem Abdelfattah Opinion Editor Writing for the student newspaper is not only for journalism majors. I am a business major with a concentration in economics and writing for the Tropolitan has been one of the most enriching opportunities I have had as a student at Troy University. I first joined the Trop as a staff writer in the news section three years ago. Frankly, the main motivation for me to join the Trop was the potential to earn a scholarship. Being an economics major with aspirations in academia, journalism did…

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Real news is about truth, not sensation

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Public service journalism demands that we report on relevant hot topics. Sometimes this may involve the mistakes of an organization or individual being cast in the limelight, leading people to ask, “Why are you concerned with my business?” Any fair journalist must be willing to answer this serious question before they take on an issue. An honest reporter will agree that sensationalism isn’t the point of publishing a story. Sure, singer Ariana Grande ending her engagement to comedian Pete Davidson might get more clicks due to its sensational value, but…

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Trump must respond firmly to Khashoggi murder in consulate

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Saudi Arabian journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed at Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Turkey, and I believe President Donald Trump’s softness in responding to this situation is selfish and a disgrace. One of the primary reasons Trump likely doesn’t want to pressure Saudi Arabia, which is certainly anything but a champion of human rights, is the arms deal he made with the Saudis in May 2018. “I don’t want to lose all of that investment that’s being made in our country,” Trump said. “I don’t want to…

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Malaysia campus hosts Troy faculty, students

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Virginia Tilley Contributor Five professors and 12 students returned this weekend from a trip to Malaysia, where they had the opportunity to teach and interact with students abroad. In addition to sending students to study abroad each semester, Troy uses its international presence to send teachers to other countries and universities as well. Steve Stewart, an assistant professor of journalism, taught multimedia law while in Malaysia. “I’d say it was delightful and enlightening,” Stewart said of his experience. Malaysian press freedom is evolving due to leadership changes, Stewart noted. Although…

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J-Day invites Alabama high schoolers to learn more about journalism

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  Emma Daniel News Editor High school students from all over the state will have a chance to explore the world of student media on Thursday at the Hall School of Journalism and Communication’s (HSJC) annual J-Day Journalism Workshop. The annual workshop features different activities attuned to each student’s interest. Participants can choose from multimedia, yearbook and broadcast classes, and high school student media will participate in contests, allowing students to praise and critique their own media. The HSJC now hosts a panel of Troy graduates currently in the field,…

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