News Media and Blogging: Blurring the Line

I read a story on the PRSA website that talked about journalists blurring the line between being analytical and opinionated when writing for blogs. A blog is much more challenging because it is first-person. When blogs are linked to newspapers, the journalist cannot write in the same voice that he would normally use on a blog. The line becomes blurred even more when print journalists are asked to do multi-media tasks such as write news stories, blog, do [objective] analysis, and provide TV/radio/online commentary. As a result, the newspaper Web sites are blending in more with blogs and altering their principles regarding objectivity and balance.

I think blogging is a good thing, but is it really good for newspapers - print media that is supposed to be objective and non-biased?

Lighthouse Retreat

This weekend I had the incredible opportunity to attend a retreat called "Lighthouse." It was one of the best experiences of my life! I met so many new and amazing people, spent some time with nature, and really got to re-focus/center on myself and God.

I highly recommend attending a UD retreat before you graduate. Or, for those outside the world of UD - any retreat! There are many offered, and they are much needed in the midst of hectic, fast-paced lives!

A Little Too Far...

I thought this post appropriate considering we are a little over one day away from Election Day!

While reading the Flyer News this past week, I came across an article entitled, "Catholics have choice: to vote under Church or not?" It stated, "The USCCB's guide to Faithful Citizenship states that since voting for certain issues [abortion and euthanasia] is inherently wrong, the decision is left up to local bishops to deny public supporters of these rights to be denied the Eucharist." It then went on to mention Joe Biden is a Catholic in the political arena who support abortion rights and have been denied the Eucharist.

The message I received from reading this article was that voting for Barack Obama is voting against the Catholic Church. To deny someone the Eucharist sounds completely contradictory to Catholic/Christian values. I voted for Obama and I have no regrets. I voted for Obama because the core issues currently affecting our world need real solutions. The status quo we have been bearing for the past eight years is only benefiting those who need it least.

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