Laws, Ethics & News Literacy

"Without Freedom of Thought, there can be no such thing as Wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without Freedom of Speech" - Benjamin Franklin

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As technology infiltrates daily lives, people today are overwhelmed with a constant supply of information. As a student journalist and Go organizer, I recognize the dangers of misused information. Hence, I strive to provide accurate, reliable and timely information. 

 

In my news articles, I try my best to represent a variety of perspectives. My first-ever news article was an in-depth article on the history of sex education with a two-week deadline. I compiled over 30 pages of research and interviews before cutting the article down to one page to give readers a concise read (see the article here). Similarly, I collaborated with the school board and students in my article on the cell phone procedures that sparked heated discussions (see the front page article here). Brevity beats breath.

 

In the Go community, meeting journalism ethics becomes a challenge. I have worked with almost every Go organization in the country, so I cannot avoid conflict of interest — an essential component of journalism ethics — in my Go reporting. I am among the only journalists in the STEAM-heavy Go community. I have learned to be flexible and prioritize the need for storytelling in the Go community. I want everyone to feel welcome to share their story, regardless of their interest in journalism. In the future, I aspire to see more journalists get involved in the Go community and pioneer Go publications that follow journalism ethics at the highest standards.