Commentary: Fifty-three years ago, the release of the Pentagon Papers sparked a significant clash between government secrecy and the public's right to know. The documents, leaked by researcher Daniel Ellsberg and first published on June 13,1971, exposed more than what the public expected. With today's media commentary, here's Dr. Larry Burriss, a Professor of Journalism at MTSU.
About Dr. Burriss - Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, teaches introductory and media law cou .
Commentary: The straightforward news delivery of the early 1970s, highlighted the simplicity and factual nature of stories. Wire services even had a straightforward approach, as did Walter Cronkite - - it was a different era.
Local news outlets like WGNS were different too. 50 something years ago, news was short, to the point and easy to understand. Here's another example of a 1970's newscast from WGNS. The news was presented without bias or sensationalism, featuring direct quo .
COMMENTARY': It was a historic broadcast that took place in May of 1937 when the Hindenburg disaster occurred. In fact, the airing of the events that unfolded marked one of the first live, on-scene reports of a disaster. With more on how this changed broadcast history, here's MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss.
About Dr. Burriss - Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, teaches introductory and media law courses. At the graduate level he teaches quantitative r .
COMMENTARY: Fame and its relationship with the media, it is fascinating. Especially when the influence of media plays a role in shaping public perception and determining what is considered important or famous. With more, on what can be a twisted view of reality, here is Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU Professor of Journalism.
About Dr. Burriss - Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, teaches introductory and media law courses. At the graduate level he teaches quantitative research met .
Commentary: In today's media commentary, the implications of sending and responding to after-hours emails and other communication are highlighted as things that have negative effects on health, personal relationships, and even business productivity. With more on what could ultimately lead to divorces, break-ups, lost friendships and potentially a lot of problems, here's MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss.
About Dr. Burriss - Larry Burriss, professor of journalism, .